The New Drupal CMS Instant Installer
Experience Drupal CMS Like Never Before with Instant Access and Full Developer Control
Do you like waiting on progress bars? Waiting is no one's favorite pastime. Whether you're building a simple blog or an enterprise-level website, the time spent waiting for the Drupal CMS installer to complete can be frustrating. So, we decided to fix it!
Say hello to the New Drupal Forge Drupal CMS Instant Installer—a game-changer for anyone who wants to demo Drupal CMS without the wait.
From Five Minutes to Zero Seconds: The Power of Optimization
The default Drupal CMS installer is great but not exactly snappy. Traditionally, the installation process took up to five minutes to complete, primarily due to HTTP latency and the time needed to fetch various packages and dependencies. On local machines, the same process might take under a minute. However, that’s still too long for developers and end-users eager to dive in.
On Drupal Forge, we’ve completely optimized the process. Now, the wait time is zero seconds.
With our improved installer, you can launch your Drupal CMS demo instantly—no delays, no waiting. The optimized installation process ensures you can skip the tedious progress bars and jump straight into exploring the CMS.
Instant Install with the Express Launch Widget
Launching your Drupal CMS demo has never been easier. Here’s how it works:
- Use the Express Launch Widget: Simply click the provided link to start the process.
- Open the Application URL: This directs you to the Drupal CMS installer.
- Skip, Skip, Skip: When prompted by the installer, click “Skip” on the optional setup steps to experience the fastest installation possible.
If you opt for additional modules or features like “Blog” or “News,” the installation time may increase slightly. This is because each added feature requires downloading its specific dependencies. For the quickest experience, we recommend starting with the default configuration and adding extras later.
Not Just a Demo—A Developer’s Playground
When you demo Drupal CMS on Drupal Forge, you’re not just experiencing it from an end-user perspective. We go a step further by providing full admin access to the Drupal CMS and a cloud-based development environment.
What’s Included:
- A Browser-Based Version of VS Code: Edit, debug, and customize your Drupal CMS instance right from your browser.
- Full Admin Access: Dive into the backend, explore settings, and make changes as you see fit.
- Developer-Focused Features: Beyond just exploring Drupal CMS as a content manager, you can access and modify the code, making it perfect for testing and development.
This dual perspective ensures you get a comprehensive understanding of Drupal CMS, whether you're a developer assessing its flexibility or a business owner exploring its usability.
Behind the Magic: How We Made It Happen
Optimizing the Drupal CMS installer wasn’t just about cutting down time; it was about redefining the process entirely. Here’s how we achieved it:
Pre-Applying the Default Recipe
By pre-applying the default recipe, we eliminated the need for the installer to fetch and configure the most commonly used settings during runtime. This optimization reduces installation time drastically, allowing you to launch instantly.
Leveraging the Starshot Repository
Our improvements are open-source and available in the Starshot repository. If you're familiar with DDEV, you can even try these optimizations locally. The repository provides a transparent look at how we’ve achieved these performance gains, ensuring the community benefits from our advancements.
Streamlining Optional Features
While optional content types and modules like “Blog” or “News” add functionality, they also increase installation time due to the additional packages required. By streamlining these operations and making them optional, we’ve ensured the default install remains lightning-fast.
Why Demo Drupal CMS on Drupal Forge?
- Speed: Experience the fastest Drupal CMS installation process available today.
- Flexibility: Explore Drupal CMS as both an end-user and a developer, thanks to full admin access and a cloud-based VS Code environment.
- Open Source Collaboration: Our improvements are now officially part of Drupal CMS, benefiting the entire community.
- Ease of Use: With the Express Launch Widget, starting your demo is as simple as a few clicks.
See It for Yourself
Don’t just take our word for it—try it out! Here’s how you can demo Drupal CMS on Drupal Forge today:
- Visit Drupal Forge and select the Express Launch option.
- Click the Application URL to access the installer.
- Skip the optional setup steps for the fastest install.
- Explore Drupal CMS with full admin access and developer tools.
The Future of Drupal CMS Installations
At Drupal Forge, our mission is to make Drupal CMS more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone. By reducing the installation time to zero seconds, we’ve set a new standard for Drupal CMS demos. Whether you’re a developer looking to explore Drupal’s codebase or a business owner assessing its features, our platform offers the ideal starting point.
Experience the future of Drupal CMS today. With Drupal Forge, you’re not just getting a demo—you’re unlocking a complete development and exploration environment tailored to your needs.
Try the Drupal Forge Drupal CMS Instant Installer and tell us what you think.