Grav
Fast flat-file CMS with no database required
Grav is a modern open-source flat-file CMS that requires no database, storing content in Markdown files. It is fast to deploy and well suited to blogs, documentation, and small to medium websites.
Key features
- No database needed
- Markdown-based content
- Plugin and theme ecosystem
- Fast page rendering
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Trivial to back up and migrate
- Quick to set up
Trade-offs
- Less ideal for very large sites
- Admin plugin needed for GUI editing
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