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CMS Framework - v1.0.0

Content Management

The ArtisanPack UI CMS Framework provides powerful content management capabilities including flexible content types, application settings, and comprehensive notification systems. This section covers all aspects of managing content and system configuration.

Content Management Features

Content Types

Define and manage different types of content within your CMS:

  • Flexible content type registration system
  • Custom field definitions and validation
  • Content hierarchies and relationships
  • Taxonomies and categorization
  • Publishing workflows and status management

Settings

Application settings management system:

  • Categorized settings organization
  • Database-backed configuration storage
  • Runtime settings modification
  • Settings validation and type casting
  • Multi-environment configuration support

Notifications

User notifications and messaging system:

  • Multi-channel notification delivery (email, database, SMS)
  • Notification templates and customization
  • User notification preferences
  • Bulk notification management
  • Real-time notification updates

Notification Implementation

Implementing comprehensive notification support:

  • Custom notification channels
  • Integration with Laravel's notification system
  • Advanced notification features
  • Performance optimization for bulk notifications
  • Testing and debugging notification workflows

Content Architecture

Content Types System: Flexible content management allowing for custom post types with configurable fields, relationships, and publishing workflows.

Settings Framework: Hierarchical settings system supporting different scopes (global, user, tenant) with validation and caching.

Notification Pipeline: Event-driven notification system with support for multiple channels, queuing, and delivery tracking.

Getting Started with Content Management

  1. Define Content Types - Create your content structure and custom fields
  2. Configure Settings - Set up application and user preferences
  3. Implement Notifications - Enable user communication and system alerts
  4. Customize Workflows - Tailor content publishing and approval processes

Content Management Patterns

Content Hierarchies: Support for parent-child relationships, taxonomies, and content organization structures.

Publishing Workflows: Draft, review, publish, and archive states with role-based publishing permissions.

Content Relationships: Link content items together with flexible relationship types and queries.

Localization Support: Multi-language content management with translation workflows.

Common Use Cases

  • Blog and News Sites: Article management with categories, tags, and publishing schedules
  • E-commerce Platforms: Product catalogs with attributes, variants, and inventory management
  • Corporate Websites: Page management with custom layouts and content blocks
  • Community Platforms: User-generated content with moderation and approval workflows
  • Documentation Sites: Structured content with hierarchies and cross-references

Advanced Features

  • Content Versioning: Track changes and maintain content history
  • Bulk Operations: Mass content updates and management tools
  • Import/Export: Content migration and backup capabilities
  • Search Integration: Full-text search and content indexing
  • API Integration: Headless CMS capabilities with REST API access

Next Steps

Once you've mastered content management:

  • Explore Administration for content-focused admin interfaces
  • Review Security for content permissions and access control
  • Check out PWA Features for enhanced content delivery