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Wagtail CMS Architecture

Build content-managed websites with Wagtail CMS on Django.

Wagtail CMS Architecture diagram

Wagtail CMS architecture with Django foundation

Wagtail is a powerful, flexible CMS built on Django. It provides an intuitive editing experience while giving developers full control over the frontend.

Wagtail features:

  • Page Models - Define content structure in Python
  • StreamField - Flexible, block-based content editing
  • Image Management - Automatic renditions and focal points
  • Search - Built-in search with Elasticsearch support

Key Concepts

  • Headless CMS capability with API
  • Multi-site support from single install
  • Granular permissions system
  • Workflow and moderation features
  • Extensive hook system for customization

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