The frontend is the content management application. It enables writers, editors, and project managers to work seamlessly without the need to code. The backend is the content delivery application, which is used for publishing and displaying the content in various formats based on the CMS.
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Thanks to technology advancements, there are many different content management systems to choose from. While they have different functionalities, they also share key features. But before we jump into the key features, you should know that a content management system is made up of two main parts: the frontend and backend.
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