What is ExpressionEngine?
ExpressionEngine is an open source content management system and web application framework written in PHP. It was originally launched in 2003 by EllisLab and has since gained widespread popularity among developers and website owners for its flexibility, extensibility, and easy-to-use admin interface.
Some key features of ExpressionEngine include:
- Intuitive control panel for managing content, users, and site preferences
- Customizable templating system allowing complete control over site markup and design
- Comprehensive tag-based templating language for easily pulling content dynamically
- Robust extension ecosystem with over 700+ add-ons to extend functionality
- Built-in support for user management, commenting, forums, ecommerce, and more
- APIs for integrating with other platforms and custom development
- Active community forum for seeking help and advice
ExpressionEngine excels in helping both novices and advanced developers build feature-rich websites and applications. Its balance of power and simplicity has led to wide adoption across a variety of industries including news media, ecommerce, SaaS businesses, communities and more.