cmsbox - Content Management System

Tools and methods

Development: netstyle.ch

External Page: Development: netstyle.ch

The system is designed in collaboration with the netstyle.ch company using the latest software engineering methods. Extreme programming and test-driven development form the basis of the successful and efficient development of high-end applications.


Programming: Smalltalk

External Page: Programming: Smalltalk

Smalltalk is a dynamic, standardized, extremely powerful and fully object-oriented programming language, used in the sector of banking and insurance for developing highly available, company-sensitive applications.


Environment: Squeak

External Page: Environment: Squeak

Using Squeak, which is at the same time innovative and reliable, guarantees efficient and flexible development and maintenance of complex applications.


Framework:
Seaside

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Seaside is a new type of framework for developing extensive web applications, and is ideally integrated into the object-oriented Smalltalk platform.


Library: Script.aculo.us

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The popular Javascript Library enables effects, dynamic data entry assistance and AJAX functions to be integrated in the user interface. This improves interface operation considerably.

Usability – Quality – Innovation

External Page: Cmsbox Gmbh won the Master of Swiss Web Award

In the spring of 2008 Cmsbox Gmbh won the Master of Swiss Web Award and also achieved the silver prizes in the domains Usability, Technology&Quality and Technology&Innovation. For further information consult our detailed documentations in german.

Standards and guidelines

Compatibility: XHTML 1.0 - strict

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Content is structured with XHTML 1.0. This standard is supported by all modern browsers, and guarantees error-free code interpretation on the various platforms.


Presentation:
CSS 2.1

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Formatting and design of structured content is exclusively made via external style sheets. The strict separation between design and content enables flexible adaptation of configurations across a range of equipment and media.


Accessibility: WCAG 1.0 WAI-AA

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Special attention has also been paid to complying with the guidelines concerning easy access. All priority 1 and 2 requirements have therefore been consistently implemented. This means that people with disabilities can use the websites easily.

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