Rend is an extension to the Zend Framework that includes:
- A complete Zend Framework modular project skeleton
- Additional plug-ins and libraries for/using Zend Framework components
- Additional controller helpers for ACL and layout integration
- INI-based configuration with handling for different environments (production/development/testing)
- Additional view helpers for commonly needed functionality
- Expanded error handling
- Extendable factory system for simplified object creation