Drupal

Drupal is an open source content management system and web application framework used to build and manage websites, intranets, and digital experience platforms. It emphasizes structured content, extensibility, and fine-grained access control for complex publishing needs.

Key Features

• Modular architecture with a large ecosystem of extensions (modules) and themes
• Structured content modeling with custom content types, fields, and taxonomies
• Granular roles and permissions suitable for multi-role editorial workflows
• Built-in content authoring, revisions, moderation, and publishing workflows
• Multi-site and multi-language capabilities for managing multiple properties
• Extensible APIs for integrating with external systems and headless use cases

Use Cases

• Content-heavy corporate and government websites with complex governance
• Community portals and editorial platforms with workflow and moderation needs
• Headless or decoupled architectures where Drupal provides content APIs

Limitations and Considerations

• Operational complexity can be higher than simpler CMS options, especially with many modules
• Major version upgrades may require planning and compatibility checks for custom code and modules

Drupal is a strong choice when you need structured content, robust permissions, and a highly extensible platform. It scales from single sites to large multi-site and multi-language deployments when properly designed and maintained.