A List Apart
http://www.alistapart.com/
- Function:A List Apart is an online magazine written by a selection of top web designers, developers, architects, producers, project managers, and assorted specialists. It's purpose is to explore the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices.
- Size:As of 30th April 2007 there are 708 articles online, as well as the 6 main sections of the website, plus the homepage.
- Design:A List Apart is designed using XHTML, CSS, PHP and images only. There are no videos or animation present.
- Form of Information:The majority of information on ALA is presented in the form of written articles. The site also uses RSS feeds of potential interest to its users, such as the ‘Job Board’ feed from 37signals.com.
- Intended Audience:The same people that write for it: web designers, developers, architects, producers, project managers, and assorted specialists.
- Security:There is no login system present at A List Apart; the content is freely viewable by any user.
- Relationship with the real world:A List Apart is run as a resource for those in web-based jobs as well as web design & development enthusiasts.
- Legality:The combination of images, colours, sizes, typography, and positioning (i.e. “the design”) is protected by copyright restrictions.
