The Drupal community is buzzing over the confirmation that the Obama Internet team has built the new Recovery.gov web site on the Drupal platform. This open-source CMS has built a reputation of innovation, stability and malleability that is unmatched. Drupal boasts thousands of modules for almost any type of digital presence, with a focus on personalization, community building and social tools.

Perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of this implementation by the White House is the choice to use open source code. Security wonks have long been battling over the reliability of open source software, and many have retreated to the “comfort” Microsoft products because they “aren’t free.” Now, it’s hard to argue that there aren’t any case studies for Drupal where security is a priority.

Moreover, the Drupal community is driven by collaborative gain, a mirror of the Obama social message, as developers produce ever-advancing functionality and improvements for everyone’s benefit.

Oh, and Beyonce is using Drupal, too. At last.

Filed under: CMS, Development, Drupal by Craig Ritchie
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