The Context module provides a very flexible, robust way to manage a variety of layouts.

The flexibility that it offers actually causes some nervousness for some people. All of the control is really in your hands.

The thing to remember, though, is that contexts can usually be fixed fairly easily.

One thing you will want to do, though, is strategize your contexts so they're easy to handle.

This can be done in a few ways.

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Context Module - Context Strategy - Multiple Paths

1. Standardized Layout

Say, for example, that you have a site with 20 groups on it. You want all of these groups to have the exact same layout.

You can, very easily, create a path-based context using only one context.

Context Module - Context Strategy - Custom Contexts

2. Customized Layouts

Sometimes you may want custom layouts - or perhaps you would prefer to manage your layouts based on a tagging system.

The important thing is to set up a system that works for you and any others who might also be working in the structure of your site.