> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/9.2.x/developers/understanding-varbase.md).

# Understanding Varbase

An Open Source Drupal distribution. Built to rapidly develop websites and web applications, That empower teams with a focus on enterprise requirements.

**Why We Created Varbase**

Platform-as-a-service tuned for security, scalability, and resilience

* Accelerate launching websites
* Bridge the gap between the users' experience and editors' experience in Drupal.
* Bring new capabilities not yet present in Drupal core
* Furnish best-in-class standards and selected capabilities from the vast array of Drupal modules

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MEqSMisu5-C5VIfU9lR" %}
[Basic Concepts](/9.2.x/developers/understanding-varbase/basic-concepts.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MA0MNvuGOOSxZ-Ym-RB" %}
[Core Components](/9.2.x/developers/understanding-varbase/core-components.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MA0MNw9oh9i0sgcTxvu" %}
[Optional Components](/9.2.x/developers/understanding-varbase/optional-components.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MA0MNw9oh9i0sgcTxvu" %}
[Optional Components](/9.2.x/developers/understanding-varbase/optional-components.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MfampKrno8EZ8IsjqZ8" %}
[Additional Components](/9.2.x/developers/understanding-varbase/external-components.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-Mfas4vYi\_9fjygTHf\_H" %}
[Development Components](/9.2.x/developers/understanding-varbase/development-components.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}