Technical specification
Technical details of the University content management system created and mantained by the College of Science, highlighting performance, security, mobile design and content management features.
System Overview
- Drupal Version: 10.3.10
- PHP Version: 8.3
- Database: MariaDB 10.6
- Web Server: nginx/1.26.2
Performance Improvements
- Reduces page load times with improved caching and media loading.
- Smaller page sizes for mobile devices, delivering the right image size for each screen.
- Advanced CSS/JS aggregation.
Modern Design and Navigation
- Uses the latest Bootstrap framework to ensure a modern, responsive and visually appealing web experience.
- Features the latest ANU branding for a consistent look.
- Responsive design works seamlessly on all devices.
- A handy table of contents simplifies navigating complex pages.
Effortless Content Management
- Choose from a variety of 33 templates: News, Events, Degree Program, Centre, Group and more.
- Add and manage images, videos and documents with ease.
- Improved layouts make your content stand out and boost SEO.
Robust Security Features
- CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA protect forms from spam.
- Secure handling of files with a private file system.
- Compliance with the latest security standards for peace of mind.
Accessibility First
- Fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 Levels A, AA, and AAA.
- Structured layouts improve search engine visibility and usability.
Integrated Libraries
- State-of-the-art tools like Slick, Isotope, Tocbot, Popper.js, and Progress Tracker.
- Enhanced interactivity with jQuery libraries like Image Picker and Timepicker.
- Font Awesome and Material Symbols integration for beautiful icons throughout the site.
Powerful Webforms
- Create and export data using XLSX support.
- Client-side validation ensures better user input.
- Multi-step forms guide users through complex workflows.