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Application Development: Concrete5 CMS Provides Useful Features for Web Developers


Concrete5 is the latest incarnation of a formerly commercial CMS that is now open source. This fifth version includes many features that the Web developer will find useful. Out of the box, the software is usable, although limited. For fully customized sites, the Web developer will want to be well-versed in PHP programming. Click here to read a review of Concrete5.
 
  • Installation
    Installing Concrete5 is as simple as filling out form, specifying the information you'd expect: name of site, database information, and so on.
  • Default User Name and Password
    Concrete5 creates a default administrator user name and password for you.
  • Default Pages
    After installation, your site includes several default pages, such as this one.
  • Control Panel
    Concrete5 includes a feature-rich control panel that even includes site statistics.
  • Customized Sites
    From within the control panel, you can customize your site, within the limitations of the templates you are using.
  • Online Help
    Concrete5 even includes a searchable online help feature, as well as access to the full documentation.
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