Hi,
I am new to php. I would like to ask if it’s recommended to use a framework such as Zend (or other framework) or not?
It really depends on the project. If you’re creating a website for a client that requires minimal effort after completion e.g. a 5 page website for a lawyer’s firm then no a static website or even a dynamic website with a simple CMS would do. However, if you’re creating a larger website such as say for example a social network, it will be extremely large so using a framework such as ZEND would be needed due to how large it is in order to keep it manageable.