This document provides an introduction to the content management system Drupal, including its objectives, what it is, basic concepts, and how to get started with development. Drupal is an open source PHP/MySQL framework that allows users to easily create and manage websites and applications. It has a large online community for support and development through its website Drupal.org. The document outlines how to install Drupal locally and begin customizing it through modules, themes, and code.