1.CakePhp is basically a framework which is based on MVC pattern i.e(model view controller).

2.Cakephp have built in validation.

3.Cakephp have fast and flexible php syntax with helpers.

4.Cakephp is very friendly because developer done their code in model view and controller. It helps in saving and connective the queries to the database.If a user wants any changes within the database, this model will help you to insert, delete, alter or read the model.

5.Cakephp have Good application scaffolding. It is a technique that allows a developer to define and create a basic application that can create, retrieve, update and delete objects.

6.Cakephp have helpers for HTML and for Forms.

7.Cakephp have ACL (access control lists) and Authentication it is used for the purpose of repeating the text again and again or using hundreds of actions in a large application.

8.Cakephp have robust performance.

9.Cakephp have conveniently expandable with plugins and components like Search Plugin, Re-Captcha Plugin,ACL Plugin and Paypal Plugin.

10.Cakephp have Ajax support,there is Ajax helper class in the core lib which you could use in various ways – form submit through Ajax.

11.Cakephp  have ORM(Object Relational Mapping) it is a programming technique for converting data between incompatible type systems in databases and object-oriented programming language.

12.CakePHP can easily install and operate software tools.

13.This framework can also be used for e-commerce websites and blog sites.