Devflow and WordPress have quite a few things in common. Both are self-hosted solutions, coded in PHP, and customizable. Devflow also shares a lot of code with WordPress, but it is definitely not a fork. The similarities in the API, event system, and helper functions help lower the barrier to entry.
Nevertheless, there are key differences that make Devflow stand out as an incredible alternative to WordPress.
Framework: Build Bespoke Websites
Devflow is a content management framework that gives developers the autonomy, flexibility, and creativity to build bespoke websites and applications. Devflow is better viewed as a content repository where one builds a firm structure around that content.
Furthermore, you are not beholden to a Post content type if you don't require a blog. The ubiquitous language for one site may not be the same as another. So instead, you create the content types you need. Even if you develop a blog site, Content Types can act as categories. Developers can customize the admin dashboard which natively is void of widgets and unnecessary content. When utilizing built-in hooks, one can build a custom dashboard based on a client's needs.
Themes and plugins can be installed to extend functionality or add a presentation layer. Otherwise, one can consume the Rest API and choose from the available frontend frameworks to build a presentation layer.
DDD, CQRS, Event Sourcing
The top feature of Devflow is that it's built on the CodefyPHP framework which is great for architecting domain-driven projects with CQRS, and Event Sourcing. To be fully transparent, a domain-driven architecture is quite complex and overwhelming for some. Nonetheless, if one takes the time to immerse oneself in domain-driven design, there is a significant return on investment with many benefits.
First, you have revisions built in. Every user, site, content type, or product change in Devflow emits an event and is stored in an event store. A user interface can be built to interact with the events to restore a content type or product to a previous version.
Second, there is room for more complexity. Have you ever built a website for a client and the project becomes more complex or mission-critical? With Devflow, you can create a product or website that aligns with a business's goal and how it operates.
Third, Devflow gives you flexibility. When you create a site or product with a modular design, it becomes easier to upgrade, modify, and modernize, extending its lifecycle. It's the gift that keeps on giving for years to come.
Page Builder
Unlike the other popular content management systems, a no-code page builder is not included. However, you can easily integrate PHPagebuilder into Devflow. PHPagebuilder is a framework-agnostic drag-and-drop page builder that also allows for customization and the creation of blocks.
Built for PHP Developers
Unlike WordPress, Devflow was built for PHP developers. No need to hack it into a CMS, instead you turn it into the CMS you want or need.
Other notable benefits of using Devflow:
- Interoperability
- Rapid Application Development
- Increased network efficiency and scalability
- NIST Level 2 Standard for improved data security
- Content flexibility
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Extend or modify functionality
WordPress powers at least 40% of the world's websites. It is the most popular open source CMS, following Drupal and Joomla. Moreover, it has a longstanding legacy, but if you need something that offers freedom and flexibility, I encourage you to try Devflow today.
Devflow CMF equals freedom. Freedom to customize, freedom to build a custom CMS for clients, and the freedom to use any frontend framework.
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