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