Holistic Portability, part 1: Designing Templates for all devices
Templates are more than just Infoboxes. As we've seen, there are plenty types of Templates. However, some Templates are simply more portable than others. That's important when you are designing for future-proof communities (that aren't just using Desktop and Mobile). As part of being future-proof, our entire communities should be able to be seen on any platform; that's the essence of Portability. Most editors think of how things look on a desktop browser, but they need to think about how things will also present in other devices (especially those with smaller screens). The real benefits will come when smart devices and special interfaces, like virtual reality become more commonplace over the next couple of years.
This series of articles is …