SedDB Runs on Drupal

GfG has decided to power their websites using Drupal technology, a free open-sourced Content Management System (CMS) written in php. In efforts to streamline some of the backend technologies used on our various sites, we've hooked Drupal up to a PostgreSQL database.  As part of the GfG migration project, all GfG systems are now launched using Drupal.  Over the next few months we will be working rigorously on a friendlier navigational system, more robust tools, and the ability for our users to more closely interact with the GfG team and their peers.
 

Why do we need a CMS?

Drupal allows users with little or no programming knowledge to utilize a simple and friendly interface to manage and control a large collection of web material.  Content managers will have greater control over their websites without having to rely on the developer to publish their content.
 

Why Drupal?

Drupal has a very large community of open-source developers who contribute and support 'modules' they've developed for others who may want to use it.  The standard Drupal installation comes with a core set of functionalities but we all know that every website is different.  So while one website may have a need for a blog, the next site may require a shopping cart tool so users can make purchases on items they are selling.  Modules are basically a set of code programmed to provide the functionality of a tool people often find the need for on their websites.  After installing the core set of functionalities you can search through an extensive collection of available modules, download the ones that satisfy your needs, install them onto your Drupal installation, and voila you now have a robust website.  Since Drupal is open-source, the code is free and if you can't find a module to do exactly what you want, then you can modify existing code or build something from scratch.  This will allow GfG to speed up our development process and minimize the need to reinvent the wheel on common tools.  We can focus develpment time on the more specialized tools our users need without sacrificing standard web functionality.
 

We hope you come back often to visit us so you will get the chance to use and see the changes we will be making.  We welcome all ideas, contributions, and feedback.  You can contact us anytime at ideas@seddb.org.