Web Technology
CMS
Content Management System — a platform that lets teams create, manage, and publish digital content without advanced coding.
CMS (Content Management System)
A CMS is software that lets teams create, edit, and publish digital content with a user-friendly interface.
CMS Types
| Type | Example | Characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional | WordPress | UI + Database + Frontend coupled |
| Headless | Strapi, Sanity | API-only backend, separate frontend |
| Edge-First | Astro + Cloudflare | SSG/SSR at the edge, ultra-fast |
CMS in the WPTT Context
WP Total Tracker is built for the WordPress ecosystem, and this website demonstrates an Edge-First CMS model where content is compiled at build time and served globally through Cloudflare’s edge network.