I like that Strapi uses JavaScript, because as a web developer, I am already familiar with this language, which makes its use very convenient. The simplicity of Strapi is a great asset, as it allows me to quickly and easily create the various back office entries without necessarily needing to code. Moreover, it is really easy to configure initially, a single command in the terminal is enough to run the Strapi application on my machine.

Strapi has been especially valuable for our work at Scouts de Colombia because it gives us a flexible and centralized way to manage all the content for both the main website (built with Astro) and the online store (built with Next.js). Its API-first approach lets us structure information exactly as we need it—documents, events, training content, product data, and internal resources—while maintaining full control over permissions and workflows. The admin panel stands out because it’s intuitive for non-technical collaborators. Content creators and team members can update information without requiring a developer, which speeds up our publishing workflow and reduces bottlenecks. The integration with Vercel has also been smooth, and Strapi’s native support for media handling, roles, and custom fields makes it easy to scale our system as the organization grows. Finally, Strapi gives us the freedom to create custom types and relations to reflect our real organizational structure. This has allowed us to build a CMS that supports both public-facing content and private internal processes, adapting naturally to the needs of a national volunteer organization.

I like using Strapi because it allows me to publish and update our project information and pictures without needing to do manual updates directly to the code. This is especially beneficial since we use a static website, and it helps us save money by avoiding the costs associated with server payments, such as those we would incur with platforms like WordPress. I appreciate the templates in Strapi, which significantly speed up the process of defining our project's structure, eliminating the need to delve into coding. This feature is particularly advantageous because it simplifies the setup process, allowing for a more efficient workflow.