Drupal (pronounced `dru-pal`) is an open source, modular framework and content management system written in the PHP programming language. Drupal's capabilities extend from content management to enabling a wide range of services, such as blogs, forums and e-commerce.  Drupal allows for web site editors to log in and administer web site content without the editors having to know all the technical aspects of web site management.  Just click an edit link from the page you are viewing, and edit it instantly, in real time, using your web browser.  No more need to transfer files to the web server via FTP, just update and save.

So, what exactly are the benefits expected of a web content management system?

• Content creation: A CMS allows browser-based web content creation & publishing (no need to learn web programming or design skills to create content).

• Content management: A CMS allows archival storage, categorization, search and retrieval of content, independently from its final display.

• Content display: A CMS separates content from any final display or interactive behavior, allowing for multiple display options and ease of updating the presentation without affecting the content.