What CMS do you use in developing sites in php?

NightWriter2012-04-23 18:59:10

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NightWriter, 2012-04-23 18:59:10

After several dozen tried CMS, each of which has its goodies, goodies and terrible crutches, I wanted to know who uses what and what they like / dislike about each? That's desirable in three paragraphs, the more detailed the better, I think it will be useful to many. And I would also like to know about the experience of using CMS based on open source frameworks (Zend, CodeIgniter, etc.) - is it more convenient to finish something non-standard?

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DaHacka, 2012-04-23
@NightWriter

Drupal. The structure is somewhat similar to your favorite Linux. Multisite support, extensibility, incomparable compared to other opportunities and flexibility arising from the possibility of modules interacting with each other at the api level. Built-in cron. Ability to work with drush (drupal shell, hellishly simplifies and speeds up work). And yes, of course, CCK modules, Views, Rules, Actions, etc. Hooked like a drug, with 4 versions on it (current 7th). =)

Sega100500, 2012-04-23
@Sega100500

Kohana 3.2.
A very convenient and functional framework - no frills, but with a bunch of all sorts of amenities. The site rises almost immediately - without a bunch of configs, settings, etc. Sets the structure of the application, helps to process requests, render views, a very convenient ORM. So let's say it's a helper that doesn't tell me how or what I need to do, it just gives me a framework for the application.

Sega100500, 2012-04-23
@Sega100500

Oops! Sorry, here about CMS, and I'm talking about the framework. Once again I apologize.

traneblow, 2012-04-23
@traneblow

I use Eleanor CMS. Very handy CMS for creating small websites.

Vitaly Yushkevich, 2012-04-23
@yushkevichv

You know, you will all scold and beat me, but in most projects where I use CMS I use Bitrix.
Yes - there is terrible architecture, many things have to spit and swear. And there is much more to be said.
now the main thing:
To make a simple site and customize / finish it within the standard framework - it takes me very little time, there is quite flexible work with templates, where I am free and free to do whatever I want (on one project I installed the second core with yii, but it's too specific :) )
Let's move on - there are a lot of pieces of paper / certificates that customers love (yes, say that they are worth a penny, etc.).
Even further - we look at the documentation. For developers, it's a problem with it, to be honest and frank. Lacks. But to give to users at the mercy. And they don’t pull you once again, at least really a lot is decided by the words “read in the documentation. In such and such a section, your question is described in detail.
If something does not work, I do not hesitate to send it to technical support, which is either included in the price of the license (1 year), or through my partner.
As a resume, as a developer, I have a double feeling about Bitrix, I didn’t even want to watch it for a very long time (there was an internal struggle for more than one year), but now I’ve been a partner for more than 2 years. As a manager - I'll be even more direct - Bitrix helps me earn more money than any other CMS through its brand and marketing.
So that the comment does not seem holivarny - I'm still trying to work with UMI, I really like the ideology, but some kind of internal alienation ... it's hard.
Previously worked with WP. I can't stand Joomla, it's rather inexplicable, just IMHO :) I
actively use CodeIgniter as frameworks. Now I started looking towards Yii.

Sergey, 2012-04-24
Protko @Fesor

Although I am of the opinion that every site deserves its own specific CMS, sometimes it is too expensive.
Of the popular Joomla, I have not considered it as a CMS for two years now. I will not stoop to rude insults ... but I suffered with her in due time.
Wordpress is a great CMS from an end user's point of view. Convenient, flexible… True, the biggest sadness of this wonderful CMS is the developer community, which, judging by the code, consists of students and schoolchildren. The quality of the code is, to put it mildly, terrible. All logic is essentially stored in templates. To implement something truly sensible, you have to think hard. The problem of performance is especially acute. I remember that on one business card site, WP generated about 150 requests per page. Caching helps, of course, but it's a quiet horror.
Drupal - here this CMF has already left a controversial opinion. In fact, the quality of implementation is much higher than similar ones. It is supported by many developers, if it’s good to pick it up with a file, it’s moderately convenient ... But it loves standardization very much, which is both a plus and a minus. And yes, its entry threshold is higher than in WP and Joomla, because of that there are more high-quality plugins.

----, 2012-04-24
@stalkerxxl

DLE… Keeps the load with a bang, everything is on templates… Everything is clear and understandable…

hostadmin, 2012-04-26
@hostadmin

Modx

budulay, 2012-04-23
@budulay

ExpressionEngine
An excellent CMS from CodeIgniter developers, the second version of which is written on their own framework. I like its flexibility and work with templates.
Of the minuses, one can name the price and the fact that the Russian-speaking community is not very developed.
They also have MojoMotor for small sites)

psymax, 2012-04-23
@psymax

cotonti.com I'm
using the dev version, it's called Siena. Both the front and the admin are easily themed. Multisite, different languages, unlimited nesting tree structure, various filters and sorters for categories. If for the client, then modularity is convenient, you can install only those modules or plugins that are needed and without shamanism.
Cons - there is little documentation, it is practically non-existent, but quite a responsive community. Also, a big minus is the default install is almost naked, and you will have to play smart on the forum in order to understand what and how. There is no taxonomy.
github.com/Cotonti

max_rip, 2012-04-23
@max_rip

CMS Made Simple

Aquahawk, 2012-04-23
@Aquahawk

About what ModX Evo used, I wrote in the previous topic. Revo considered, IMHO it is not usable. I finished the necessary functionality in Evo myself, it turned out quite normally. When the document tree is large (problem 5000, easy to google), it noticeably slows down. Adding functionality was not exactly pleasant, but quite normal. I got a lot more pain when I was working with VLC on another project. This is documentation hell.

achornyy, 2012-04-23
@achornyy

You can try Imagecms, a free open-source system built on top of Codigniter. There is a Russian-language forum and documentation. Our team has been developing CMS for over 3 years.

Artem, 2012-04-23
@Rchee

CMS S.Builder

philipto, 2012-04-23
@philipto

for simple sites - Wordpress. For more complex ones with a development perspective (the project initiator does not know exactly how the project will develop) - Joomla or Yii, depending on the required functionality.

dutchakdev, 2012-04-23
@dutchakdev

modx

MaksKein, 2012-04-24
@MaksKein

diafan CMS
Made about 15 corporate sites and online stores on it, with each new project I like it more and more. Pure php+mysql, open source (except for one core file), flexibility, full coverage of all standard needs (non-standard ones are implemented through modules), constant development, lifelong and useful technical support for developers. Of the minuses - perhaps the lack of multi-site and not a super functional store module, but these are nit-picking.

Alexander, 2012-04-24
@kryoz

I like Joomla. Although many people scold her, I see no reason not to use it. In development, it is quite convenient and for the end user the admin panel is quite understandable, which is also not unimportant. In addition, the platform has been actively developing over the past year, which is also good news.

Vladimir Pilipchuk, 2012-04-24
@SLIDERWEB

hostcms, wordpress. Much has already been said about WP, but I personally like HostCMS for its simplicity, speed and flexibility. But you need to understand XSLT a little.
Many projects have already been done on it - there are no complaints.

weiss, 2012-04-24
@weiss

WordPress (I do blogs and something in between blogs and websites), DLE (portals), IP.Board. These CMS are convenient for me, I'm used to them. Everything is clear with Wordpress, DLE likes its lightness (both in terms of loads and in terms of use) and flexibility. IPB - personal sympathy, because similar functionality can be found in any forum engine of this level.

unwrecker, 2012-04-24
@unwrecker

I wouldn't call "development" screwing templates to CMS.
And so the vast majority of sites that I have to deal with are made on Joomla or WordPress.

m1z0, 2012-04-24
@m1z0

Kohana 3.2 + Doctrine 1.2 (I make my own cms)
and for quick creation for the Joomla client, WordPress, 1c-Bitrix, IP.Board.
I have known them for a long time, probably the most difficult for me is the bitrich.
I have been familiar with IP.Board for a long time, though more time is the admin panel, now I have already got acquainted with the internal configuration of several projects.
Joomla and WP are probably the easiest to use, regarding SEO - I don’t do this (although I heard that Joomla is difficult to optimize), and the VP doesn’t like the fact that, for example, some component templates are already defined there that are difficult to fake for themselves and have to be redone (finished) layout for VP
is purely my opinion (!)

Nepofigist, 2012-04-24
@Nepofigist

Wordpress, Live Street.

Timur, 2012-04-26
@XAKEPEHOK

Datalife Engine and CMS Made Simple