# Joomla: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Joomla is an open-source content management system for creating and maintaining websites.
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# Joomla

Joomla is an open-source content management system for creating and maintaining websites. It provides editorial tools and allows its functionality to be expanded through extensions

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 project's content, permissions and operation. It does not occupy a universal middle ground between other content management systems in terms of difficulty. When choosing a CMS, it is worth testing content creation, review and updating, as well as the maintenance tasks the team will take on.

Also known as

Joomla!

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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)
- [Drupal](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/drupal.html)