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- <h3>Introduction to Dynamic Content Publishing</h3>
- <P><B>Dynamic content publishing</B> (DCP) refers to the use of database technology
- to aid in the publishing of web content. Some or all data (news stories, articles,
- downloadable files, FAQ's, etc.) is stored in a database, which yields several
- advantages over traditional "static" publishing techniques:
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- <LI><B>Ease of adding, modifying, deleting content.</B> One of the main benefits
- of DCP is that content can be modified by "end users" (for example, marketing
- or public relations people) rather than going through a webmaster or IT support
- person for each change. This can lead to substantial long-term cost savings.</LI>
- <LI><B>Searchable and scheduleable content.</B> Since all the content is in
- a database, searching can easily be added to the site. Also, publishing systems
- can incorporate content scheduling, so that certain content shows only at
- certain times.</LI>
- <LI><B>Code reusability.</B> Since a properly designed content publishing system
- will reuse formatting code, it is relatively easy to make sitewide changes,
- such as changes to navigational elements or font faces and sizes.</LI>
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