# Drupal: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Drupal is an open-source content management system used to build websites and web applications.
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# Drupal

Drupal is an open-source content management system used to build websites and web applications. It supports content structures, permissions and extensions for different projects

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

The ability to adapt [open-source](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/open-source.html) code should be assessed alongside the editorial model, integrations and the team's maintenance capacity. There is no universal difficulty scale that always places it above or below other systems. A useful comparison tests real editing, updating and operational tasks within the intended scope.

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## Related concepts

- [CMS](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/content-management-system.html)
- [WordPress](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/wordpress.html)
- [Headless CMS](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/headless-cms)