* Structured programming environment by using requests and actions
* Clean separation of code and output
* Support for multi-langual websites by using locales
* Templates for outputting HTML easily based on Smarty
* Automatic action dispatching using URL parameters
* Object oriented form construction and validation
* Object oriented handling of authentication
* Classes for creating XML/RPC clients and servers.
* Classes for creating syndicated XML feeds such as RSS and Atom feeds.
* Easy handling of files, directories and images. For images, there are some very straightforward functions that can create thumbnails and obtain specific information about these images.
* An object oriented interface for creating and sending email messages.
* Database abstraction layer supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite and Oracle.

The development started with the first PHP5 beta versions, but almost all development and tests were done under PHP5-RC1. The last classes were developed using PHP5-RC2 and we haven't had any problem. However, till we do more exhaustive tests we can't guarantee that it will run smoothly under PHP5-RC2.

* High level goals for each component
* Design intent of the component
* Benefit gained from using this component
* A link to the Programmer's Reference Guide for that component

* Achieve fast development
* Deliver extremely high-quality software
* Gain friendly User Interface from the framework's in-built functionality

* It is designed for Fast Development
Due to the many ready-to-use functions it has and its design, using MIPHPF saves a lot of time helping you to create dynamic pages faster than any other product you have known so far.
* Superb Quality
Made FROM professionals FOR professionals MIPHPF is of very high quality as is seen by the various features it provides. For details, see below.
* In-built Functionality
MIPHPF incorporates in itself a big number of fully developed libraries of classes and functions that are automatically triggered thus saving the effort to make all these yourself.

Carthag's main purpose is to bring PHP at the Enterprise level. This is achieved by using new PHP 5 OOP features, adopting the best Design Patterns and bringing some other platforms ideas (in particular Java) to Carthag.

Differently from other PHP based platforms, Carthag is designed to be used in all types of applications, even client ones, and not only as a web scripting system.