Due to COVID-19, development of the Web Framework 2.0 was put on hold in March 2020. We are currently working to reevaluate priorities and timelines.
Web Framework Roadmap and Timeline
Development of Web Framework 2.0
Winter 2019We’ll begin development of a new, easier-to-maintain WCMS codebase that allows for a leaner client site, the ability to do automatic or manual updates, and an improved system for displaying custom content.
Web Framework 2.0-alpha release
Spring 2020We’ll create an alpha release of the new codebase, and invite development partners and other stakeholders to test the new system and provide feedback.
Web Framework 2.0 release
Summer 2020*We’ll release version 2.0 of the Web Framework, along with a new website and documentation.
Winter 2019
- Create a codebase that separates framework code from individual sites, reducing the work involved in updates
- Implementation of researched Framework 2.0 features
- Automatic or manual update system giving users control of when updates are applied
- Simpler, easier-to-maintain codebase
- Improved system for displaying custom content
- Plan for a migration path from Framework v1 and pre-v1 to v2
- Share timeline and roadmap for Framework 2.0 with marketing and IT communities
- Release documentation for how to write plugins (allowing for developers to start work on customizations ahead of next generation)
- Develop a plan for communicating with and gathering feedback from technical and non-technical Framework users (alternatives to Github, Slack, etc.)
- Create inventory of needed documentation
- Develop a plan and timeline for end-of-life for Framework 1.2 support
- Begin work with Design System, User Experience Office (UXO), and UA brand team on retirement of the Web Style Guide
Deliverables
- Working prototype of new Framework architecture
- Plan for Framework site migration
- Statewide IT presentation and additional next generation shares
Spring 2020
- Complete codebase
- Invitation-only alpha release to development partners and other stakeholders (TBD) for testing and feedback
- Begin implementation of markup from Design System team
- Create developer and user documentation
- Test migration tools
- Work with partners at WebTech and Web Services Support (WSS) on ways to streamline request process
- Provide training and documentation for WebTech, WSS and IU Studios partners
- Continued communications highlighting timeline, available documentation
Deliverables
- Web Framework v2-alpha-1 release: available for testing
Summer 2020
- Incorporate feedback from testing, fix bugs
- Continued implementation of markup from Design System team
- Finalize developer and user documentation
- Communication of timeline for release, options for migration and documentation
Deliverables
- Release of updated chunk styles for Web Framework 1.2
- Web Framework 2.0 release*
- New Framework website and documentation
*Dependent on Rivet 2.0 release, will follow ~3 months post-Rivet 2.0 release
If you’re part of the Web Community of Practice, we’ll share updates in the #framework Slack channel, and at monthly meetings. If you’re part of the MarComm community, we’ll regularly attend MarComm Forums, and share updates in The Skinny. No matter who you are, if you contribute to IU’s web presence, we would love to talk or hear your feedback. Fill out our form, or email us at framework@iu.edu.