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I am trying to find suitable reading material in the form of published books, online articles and guides which cover topics on good design principals for CMS's.

I am looking to add support to an open source PHP framework I am involved with to aid others in the development of modular systems including CMS and additionally the development of an OS CMS based around the framework.

As I am more interested in the theory of developing a modular, extendable system providing components, plugins and modules and therefore do not mind what web based languages the guides relate to as much of it can apply to any other technology. I'm just struggling to find good material.

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Why not study up on general best practices and apply your knowledge to CMSs? Of course there is this book:

http://www.pragprog.com/the-pragmatic-programmer

Rimian
I'm specifically interested in materials relating to CMS's and recommended practices etc based on previous experience relating to CMS's. I already have a good understanding of good software design...but want to try and ensure what I develop will still be useful in 12 months time! more so as others will be using the frame to so I don't want to get stuck with a poor API which needs to remain 'as is' to prevent everyones code breaking etc...Will take a look at the book though :)
Richard