# 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

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[basic-concepts](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/understanding-varbase/basic-concepts)
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[core-components](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/understanding-varbase/core-components)
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[optional-components](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/understanding-varbase/optional-components)
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[optional-components](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/understanding-varbase/optional-components)
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[external-components](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/understanding-varbase/external-components)
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[development-components](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/developers/understanding-varbase/development-components)
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