MODx is an open source PHP Application Framework and Content Management System. By it's very nature, MODx offers a strong AJAX foundation. It is loaded with features you need to create Rich Interne applications.
Unrestrained in Form and Function
Unlike other development environ- ments, MODx fully separates:
- content: text, images, XML, RSS feeds,..
- form: standard CSS: total freedom in the appearance of your templates
- function: Javascript & PHP pieces of functional code: "Snippets" and other resources
Because of this elegant approach, MODx is easy to learn for novice developers with only basic knowledge of HTML and CSS. Experts will appreciate the boundless possibilities and adherence to standards.
Public Recognition
Most recently, Packt rewarded MODx the Most Promising Open Source Content Management System. Packt Publishing is a publishing house who specialize in publications from and for IT professionals. Nominees were decided by a straight online vote, and a combination of a judging panel.
Rich Internet Applications
MODx is the first free PHP CMS to offer an API that fully supports Web 2.0 Ajax technology thanks to MooTools. and many other resources that are freely available through the MODx repository. You can make use of it today in your own custom applications including live search, web effects, Ajax communications and more. MODx is written in PHP and utilizes a MySQL backend, and is better regarded as a Content Management Framework; a system which both enables the building of Web apps and serves as a comprehensive CMS.
