Recent Articles
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Is it time to retire my favourite template tag?
Django 5.1 introduces a new querystring template tag, but should you retire your trusted custom tools? We weigh the pros and cons of switching from their beloved update_GET tag.
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Stop Opening External Links In New Windows (and what to do instead)
Some web developers add attribute target="_blank" to an <a> tag to open a link in a new window (or tab). There are various reasons for doing this – some good and some not so good. Using this attribute on its own creates accessibility issues, potential performance problems and a serious security risk. This article will discuss the reasons for using target="_blank", the issues with using it and lay out a safe approach.
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Updating the open source python-edtf library to support the EDTF 2019 standard
Cole Crawford writes about the experience contributing an update to our open source python-edtf library to keep current with the EDTF standard for museum dates.
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Botanic Gardens of Sydney Mobile App
Discover how ReCER's cutting-edge tech ensures plant diversity and ecosystem resilience, and learn how we revamped their innovative app.
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Design or content first?
Design or content-first is a classic chicken-and-egg problem. Here is how we’ve approached it with the team at NGA.
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Hackathons: The recipe for success
I recently participated in a Hackathon to create a multiplayer game and it was my best one yet. Here are my key takeaways for a successful hackathon.
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GLAMkit’s dirty secret
Uncover our distinctive approach to content management systems for cultural institutions, and how we use this unique method to redefine best practices and help better serve both our client's convergent and divergent needs.
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Hon Boey at SydCSS
The importance of typography for creating expressive, legible and accessible web pages.
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New National Gallery of Australia website wins MAPDA Award
Over a year ago (in December 2021 to be exact), we launched a new version of the National Gallery of Australia website and we’ve been continuing development since then.