Joomla! is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that facilitates the publishing of web content. Launched in 2005 by developers who branched off from the Mambo project due to governance disputes, Joomla! has since evolved with contributions from a global community. It features robust security options, internationalization capabilities through multilingual support, and offers tools for managing articles, user permissions, menus, templates, and extensions on a model-view-controller framework.
Joomla! differentiates itself from competitors like WordPress and Drupal through its balance of complexity and security. Although more complex than WordPress in setup and customization, it provides superior out-of-the-box security compared to both WordPress and Drupal. Its model-view-controller architecture supports advanced web development beyond traditional CMS functions. Joomla!'s collaborative authoring with version control enhances content management for teams while its strong multilingual support caters to users targeting international audiences.
While WordPress is renowned for its simplicity and extensive plugin ecosystem appealing to beginners or those seeking ease of use, Drupal excels in flexibility suitable for intricate sites requiring scalability. Joomla! positions itself as an intermediate solution offering customization without compromising on security or functionality. It serves a wide range of users including individuals, small businesses, large enterprises, non-profits, and educational institutions by providing versatile features that meet diverse website-building needs effectively.
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