Here's another thread about redesign of dlang.org. I'm creating this thread because of a couple other threads recently created [1] [2].

The redesign was made by Ivan Smirnov in the beginning of this year. I've helped out a bit with suggestions but he has made all the work. I'm making it available [3] now because I can't get in contact with him anymore and I think that it would be sad to see his work go to waste.

The redesign is just a mock of the start page and a Phobos documentation page. No Ddoc, vibe.d or similar is used. Only HTML, JavaScript and Less (CSS). It's not a functioning site, it's only to show the design.

A few things are working:

On the start page:

* The "Show example" link on the start page in the "Static type inference" section

* The "Documentation -> Standard Library" link in the top menu. This is the link to the mock of the Phobos documentation page

On the Phobos documentation page:

* The plus button in the first documented symbol
* The "ForeachType" cross-reference link
* The "isIterable" cross-reference link in the constraint
* The "isNarrowString" cross-reference link in the constraint
* The "isInfinite" cross-reference link in the constraint

On the Phobos doc page, for each symbol it will show the signature. The template constraint will be on a separate line in a different color, moving the focus to the important parts of the signature. Cross-reference links will open a popover with the documentation of the referenced symbol.

By default only the summary is shown for a symbol. The rest of the documentation is hidden in a collapsible section (the plus button).

Thoughts?

[1] http://forum.dlang.org/thread/ejpuwwlutklvlozyfnqy@forum.dlang.org
[2] http://forum.dlang.org/thread/fdbnecqbemseocwzghxw@forum.dlang.org
[3] http://www.googledrive.com/host/0B7UtafxGD9vESlB3aFBxcjNPOXM

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/Jacob Carlborg

On Saturday, 19 December 2015 at 14:33:35 UTC, Jacob Carlborg wrote:
> Thoughts?

The template constraints being on their own line is a nice touch.

Overall, the design looks very clean-cut. The only real issue I see is that it could use a bit more contrast. Those light gray lines fade into the background just a bit too much.

On Saturday, 19 December 2015 at 14:33:35 UTC, Jacob Carlborg wrote:
> ... I'm making it available [3] now...
> [3] http://www.googledrive.com/host/0B7UtafxGD9vESlB3aFBxcjNPOXM

Can we see this without sign in?

JohnCK.

On Saturday, 19 December 2015 at 14:33:35 UTC, Jacob Carlborg wrote:
> [3] http://www.googledrive.com/host/0B7UtafxGD9vESlB3aFBxcjNPOXM

This looks incredible.  I think the layout is a huge improvement from the existing one.

I do wish there were a one-click link to the forums on the navigation-bar, instead of a Community dropdown.  I personally do not like dropdown menus in navigation bars like that.  I'd rather only the most important pages be available there as direct links.

On Saturday, 19 December 2015 at 14:33:35 UTC, Jacob Carlborg wrote:
> Thoughts?

Miles ahead of what we have now.
Not only looking good, it's also better on mobile and easier to navigate.

On 12/19/15, Jacob Carlborg via Digitalmars-d <digitalmars-d@puremagic.com> wrote:
> Here's another thread about redesign of dlang.org. I'm creating this thread because of a couple other threads recently created [1] [2].
>
> The redesign was made by Ivan Smirnov in the beginning of this year. I've helped out a bit with suggestions but he has made all the work. I'm making it available [3] now because I can't get in contact with him anymore and I think that it would be sad to see his work go to waste.

Looks incredible!

On Saturday, 19 December 2015 at 14:33:35 UTC, Jacob Carlborg wrote:
> Thoughts?

Excellent, both for increasing the apparent brand value for newcomers and for reducing frustration of existing users. Minimalistic, modern, professional and consistent look & feel, easy to read and navigate - even at the very first sight at the main site one can instantly find what they're looking for.

On 2015-12-19 18:12, JohnCK wrote:

> Can we see this without sign in?

Should be accessible.

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/Jacob Carlborg

On Saturday, 19 December 2015 at 14:33:35 UTC, Jacob Carlborg wrote:
> Thoughts?

I love it.
Especially the navigation bar being horizontal and absolutely positioned.
Once I have the time, I could help work on this.

On Saturday, 19 December 2015 at 20:55:51 UTC, Jacob Carlborg wrote:
> On 2015-12-19 18:12, JohnCK wrote:
>
>> Can we see this without sign in?
>
> Should be accessible.

No, I do not see it either.