Last updated by ungkuzoeanysa on Sun, 2014年12月14日 09:07
Droopel? Druple? Drewpil? Dropul?
My Google Code-In 2014 task required me to explain Drupal in 3 paragrahs to be understood by people who aren't familiar with computers or high-tech jargon. I like creative writing and sharing new information with people so I claimed the task.
In 1999, Dries Buytaert began the Drupal software as an online message board, similar to a notice board at the grocery store, but on a computer. A computer uses software which is like a recipe, made up of ingredients and step-by-step instructions. It’s written in a special language the computer understands and requires so that it can do what we tell it to do. Interest in Dries’s message board grew, so he made it open source. This meant that computer programmers, writers, testers, translators and other people could contribute to Drupal according to their own areas of expertise.
Drupal is a foreign word to many people, my parents included. As small business owners, they’re interested in having a website. Hiring a website developer was out of their budget, so I suggested they try Drupal, which is free. Although complex to learn at first, it’s easier to update and add new things once it has been setup. My parents can share information about their business, start a mailing list, or even sell their services from their website.
Millions of people, businesses and organisations use Drupal to build their websites. Over the years, Drupal has become more than just software -- it's an ongoing project and community. They say that too many cooks spoil the broth, but that’s not the case for open source software like Drupal. New input is being added every day - by the community, for the community. Simply a group of people working together to make Drupal the best it can be.
Note : Thank you to the Drupal-GCI mentors that assisted me during the task.