Tim Koschutzki has five quick tips for the CakePHP users out there to help make your lives just a bit easier:

• The prd() convenience function
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• Use elements where possible and make them belong to the controller
• Combine your h1 titles with Cake's page title
• Avoid long parameter lists

Each tip comes complete with code and a brief explanation of its use.