[Zope-CMF] How can i learn about Zope's architecture ?

[Philip Kilner]

Hi Truong,

Truong Trung Trang wrote:
> 1. What is the architecture of Zope and how can i compare Zope with 
> others in more detail?

I would suggest that you first investigate the distinctions between: -

- Zope (the application server)

- CMF (A framework for Zope)

- Plone (A full-blown CMS built on CMF)

> 2. What is the main problem in a Content Management System and how does 
> Zope solve it?

Well, there are different problems in different use-cases.

You should at least consider issues of workflow (e.g. create -> review 
-> publish -> revise -> re-publish, perhaps), and probably how different 
use-cases might require different workflows. Issues such as versioning 
and staging often come up, too. But - Zope on it's own is an application 
server, not a CMS.

Zope Corporation might give you a different impression, but for now...

;-)

> 3. Could anyone tell me how i can begin with my project

I would identify a use case, and try to build a small-scale solution for 
it - probably with Plone. If you follow Raphael's links, that will get 
you going - esp. the Plone book to start.

You should also look at other systems (Silva & Nuxeo CPS are two 
examples also built on Zope), and compare and contrast them with Plone.

> (Sorry about my English)
> 

Your questions were perfectly clear - no worries!


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PhilK

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