Drupal: Comparative Review of a Flexible and Powerful Web CMS

I first encountered Drupal (4.5) when it was availed to me by a hosting provider that I was using in early 2004. I had previously evaluated and used other GPL and commercial CMS applications, although it takes time to get up-to speed in Drupal in comparison with simpler CMS applications such as Mambo/Joomla and Magnolia which lack in flexibility, Drupal is easier to understand, and is more feature-complete when compared to more complex and 'bloated' CMS applications from the likes of Microsoft and Vignette. Drupal's flexibility, apparent complexity, and ability to be configured and tweaked for virtually unlimited uses have facilitated it's continued use in all my web projects.

As a web production manager by employment and a freelance CMS consultant, Drupal's flexibility, constantly growing toolkit of modules, and a vibrant user community are priceless in implementing CMS. The daily use and maintenance of Drupal-based websites has enabled me to regularly support new members of the Drupal community â?? My small way to say show appreciation for this valuable infrastructure - This is an excerpt of an entry submitted for the Drupal Newsletter (April 2006)