GRAV - Websites without a database

GRAV is a flat-file CMS. This means it does not use a database to store data. Every piece of information is saved to files.

This software can be very useful for websites or applications that do not require excessive complexity. Not having a database makes it very fast and a great fit for hosting plans with limited resources.

It is a project growing at an exponential rate, with many plugins and themes available. A graphical admin panel has also recently been added, so you no longer have to manage everything through files.

Project overview

• URL: https://github.com/getgrav/grav
• DEPENDENCIES: http://learn.getgrav.org/basics/requirements#php-requirements
• Can be managed through a CLI interface (shell)
• Templating with TWIG
• Content creation with MARKDOWN

PROS

• Fast page loading
• Well documented
• Growing list of plugins and templates
• Graphical interface for managing the CMS
• CLI interface for updates and installation

CONS

• Debugging is still a bit difficult
• Unlike Jekyll, it does not generate a static version of the site: a PHP interpreter is always required