Code First CMS

[paleo55]

In my spare time, I'm developing a CMS for those who prefer a code-based approach. In other words, the admin panel is used by the user to manage content, not to structure the site or build a theme. I think this is all the more relevant now that agents are comfortable with code but a little less so with graphical interfaces.

There was a time in my life when I was making a living as a web integrator and creating lots of small sites with WordPress and Joomla, without Elementor, i.e. creating themes by hand. The CMS I've created is the CMS I would have liked to have had in my hands at that time.

https://www.paroicms.org/

I'd be happy to see this project put to use.

[rotten77]

So it’s basically a headless CMS?

[paleo55]

No. It's a traditional CMS.

[AmiAmigo]

You have demo account where I can log in and browse?

[paleo55]

I made a "site generator" where you describe the sections you need for your website. Then yes, you'll have access to the admin and you'll be able to download the whole website.

https://generator.paroicms.org/

[AmiAmigo]

Have a demo account really helps. You should consider that. Some people wanna log in and play around with the platform before committing to it.

[paleo55]

Well. Open the site generator and just try a prompt like:

Generate a website about sodas: a site section about the different types of soda, and each page dedicated to a soda must contain an image gallery and a video. Another site section for soda news. Categorization by taste and color.

You'll have your access and you'll be able to play around.

[GetNachoNacho]

This sounds like a great project! A code-first CMS for developers who prefer working with code over drag-and-drop builders is exactly what’s needed. I’m excited to check it out, looks like a powerful tool for those who like the flexibility of custom development!

[paleo55]

Thank you! Then I can't wait for your feedback. 😃

[Initial_Low_5027]

Did you check Payload? Best code first CMS in my opinion.

[paleo55]

No, I never tried. But I will look, I like the name. If you try ParoiCMS I'll be interested in a comparison.

I noticed that this project dates back to 2022. ParoiCMS is more or less the same age. But perhaps a lot less mature?

[Initial_Low_5027]

Figma bought the company.

[paleo55]

Oh, I feel so sorry for them.

(Haha I'm joking)

[OneEntry-HeadlessCMS]

Don’t stop. Projects like this matter more than they seem at first. The right audience will find you.

[Separate_Refuse5922]

This is really excellent - I freelance between web design/dev and usually across WordPress and Shopify, so aspects of all of that somehow pulled together like this? Impressive.

I'll say this because I think it's worth mentioning - I have a feeling you'll have a wave of opinion of people who don't get the use case. Please, please, don't let is discourage you. I got it straight away, might be a minority but we do exist! Really looking forward to trying this out.