Computer Science 1033A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Joomla, Drupal, Scripting Language
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A system where everybody has access to update, share and publish. Benefits: ease simplicity, consistency same look, control immediate sharing. 1995-2000: explosion of proprietary software, developed by a single corporation and licensed to clients that wish to use it, customized for each specific client and workflow, expensive and used by larger sites with bigger budgets. 1998-2005: release of php (mid 90s) free general purpose scripting language available for web development, led to the explosion of open source systems. Lowered the cost of hosting dynamic websites. Explosion of cms made it easier for individuals to bring content management to their orgs. Open source software software designed to encourage collaboration and community development: released with licenses for distribution for free and without royalty fees. Much more difficult to learn and understand. Significant time commitment to learn open cms. Ease of maintaining site with little knowledge. Easily accessible through a browser no need to have.