# Joomla — Flexible Open-Source Content Management System

> Joomla is a mature open-source CMS that powers millions of websites, offering a balance between WordPress simplicity and Drupal flexibility with built-in multilingual support, access control, and an extensive extension ecosystem.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Joomla — Flexible Open-Source Content Management System

## Quick Use
```bash
# Install via Composer
composer create-project joomla/joomla-cms my-site
cd my-site
# Or download from joomla.org and extract to your web root
# Point your browser to http://localhost/my-site
# Follow the web-based installation wizard
```

## Introduction
Joomla fills the gap between simple blogging platforms and complex enterprise CMS solutions. With over two decades of development, it provides a robust content management framework that handles multilingual sites, complex access control, and custom content types without requiring extensive development expertise.

## What Joomla Does
- Manages website content with articles, categories, modules, and custom fields
- Provides built-in multilingual content management without third-party extensions
- Offers granular access control with configurable user groups and viewing permissions
- Supports content workflows with draft, review, and publish stages
- Extends functionality through thousands of community extensions and templates

## Architecture Overview
Joomla is built on PHP with a Model-View-Controller architecture and uses MySQL or PostgreSQL for data storage. The core application framework provides a component system where each major feature (articles, users, menus) runs as an independent component. Modules handle sidebar and widget-style content blocks, while plugins hook into system events for cross-cutting functionality. The template system separates presentation from logic, and a comprehensive API layer exposes content and configuration for headless or hybrid deployments.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Requires PHP 8.1+ with common extensions (json, xml, mbstring) and MySQL 8.0+ or PostgreSQL 12+
- Install via the web installer or Composer for developer workflows
- Configure database connection, site name, and admin credentials during the setup wizard
- Set file permissions for the configuration.php file and media directories
- Enable caching (file, Redis, or Memcached) and configure .htaccess for SEF URLs

## Key Features
- Native multilingual support with content associations across languages
- Fine-grained ACL system with customizable user groups and action permissions
- Built-in content versioning with revision history and restore capability
- Web Services API for headless CMS usage and third-party integrations
- Scheduled publishing with start and end dates for automatic content lifecycle

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **WordPress** — simpler setup and larger plugin ecosystem; Joomla offers more built-in features like multilingual and ACL
- **Drupal** — more powerful for complex custom architectures; Joomla provides similar flexibility with an easier learning curve
- **Strapi** — headless CMS for API-first development; Joomla is a traditional CMS with optional headless capabilities
- **Ghost** — focused on publishing and newsletters; Joomla handles broader website management needs

## FAQ
**Q: Is Joomla still actively maintained?**
A: Yes. Joomla receives regular updates with security patches and new features from an active open-source community.

**Q: How does Joomla compare to WordPress for large sites?**
A: Joomla handles complex access control and multilingual content natively, whereas WordPress relies on plugins for these features.

**Q: Can Joomla be used as a headless CMS?**
A: Yes. Joomla 4+ includes a Web Services API that exposes content as JSON for headless frontends.

**Q: What PHP version does Joomla require?**
A: Joomla 5 requires PHP 8.1 or higher and MySQL 8.0+ or PostgreSQL 12+.

## Sources
- https://github.com/joomla/joomla-cms
- https://www.joomla.org

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