SITS CMS – Source Code Structure

# Introduction

Sits CMS provides a clean and well-organized codebase with no encryption. Built on Laravel's modular architecture, the system is designed to be highly extensible and maintainable. The source code follows Laravel best practices and coding standards to ensure code quality and readability.

# Modular Architecture

Sits CMS utilizes Laravel's modular architecture to organize code into self-contained modules. Each module handles specific functionality like pages, users, or media. The modular design promotes clean separation of concerns, making the code easier to maintain and extend. New features can be added by creating additional modules without modifying existing code.

# Source Code Location

The main source code is located in the /sits directory. This directory contains all the core modules, packages, plugins, and themes that make up Sits CMS.

# Directory Structure

The platform directory is organized into several key directories:

core: Contains the core modules of the Sits CMS
packages: Contains reusable packages that can be used across different projects
plugins: Contains feature-specific plugins that extend the CMS functionality
themes: Contains the frontend themes for the Sits CMS

# Module Structure Example

Let's take the Blog plugin as an example to understand the structure of a module:

sits/plugins/blog/database/migrations: Contains the database migrations
sits/plugins/blog/helpers: Contains the reusable functionality
sits/plugins/blog/resources/views: Contains the views
sits/plugins/blog/routes/web.php: Contains the routes
sits/plugins/blog/src/Http/Controllers: Contains the controllers
sits/plugins/blog/src/Models: Contains the models
sits/plugins/blog/src/Providers: Contains the providers
sits/plugins/blog/plugin.json: Contains the plugin information

Each module follows a similar structure, making it easy to understand and navigate the codebase.

# Frontend Themes

Frontend themes are located in the sits/themes directory.
Each theme is a separate directory containing all the necessary files for the theme, including views, assets, and configuration files.
Each theme is designed to give your website a unique look while keeping content and functionality consistent. Switching themes does not affect your data or site content.
Themes can be switched easily from the admin panel, allowing you to update the site design quickly and safely.