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List of things off the top of my head:

Moved to NextJS platform
Improved SEO
Now fully indexable by search engines, and other crawlers (e.g. Altmetric)
Improved performance - how?
Cleaner URL format
AXE compliant
Search results improvements
More info on result (see figma https://www.figma.com/file/5KSagyX3v8U3Labradd1o4/Search-Results-Format?type=design&node-id=0-1&mode=design) )
New branding configuration options (using built in head/foot/landing) - what does this mean for the user?
Improved security for custom branding
Responsive, desktop/tablet/mobile
Responsive custom head/foot/landing
Light/dark mode
Sticky header/menu and side bar
Improved UI layout
Lots to talk about
See design docs for all features

We are excited to present our latest release: 2023-R11R10.

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  • Brand new browser format!

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  • Improvements to SEO

  • Axe Compliance - Accessibility Improvements

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    Please see below for further information and full release notes.

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    Refreshed Browser

    Format

    UI

    Screenshare - Screen Recording 2023-11-10 5_04_45 PM.mp4

    New branding configuration options are now available using built in header, footer and landing page.

    Key benefits:

    • Improved user interface layout layout

    • Improved security for custom branding.

    • Browser responsive on desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

    • Light / dark mode

    • Sticky header/menu and side bar - what does this mean??

    Light / dark mode

    New and Improved Dataset Layout

    New Feature: Light and Dark Mode Toggle

    New Feature: Light and Dark Mode Toggle

    We are excited to introduce a new enhancement in this release that provides users with Users now have the flexibility to switch between Light and Dark modes directly through the browser.

    Key Highlights:

    User-Friendly Interface: The addition of Light and Dark mode options offers , offering a more personalised and comfortable viewing experience to suit individual preferences.Enhanced Accessibility: Users can now choose the mode that best caters to their visual preferences and ambient lighting conditions, contributing to a more accessible and inclusive user interface.

    How to Use:

    Toggle in Browser Settings: Users can easily switch between Light and Dark modes by clicking on the sun/moon icon in the top left if of the the browser window.

    Improved User Experience: Enjoy a visually optimised experience by selecting the mode that suits your environment and preferences. Experiment with both modes to discover the one that enhances your overall user experience.

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    Search Results Improvements

    It’s now easier than ever to find and understand the data you are looking for with a new and improved search result return for data elements and data classes.

    Results for data elements/classes now include:

    • the result type (Data Element, Data Class etc)

    • a link to the containing data model and/or data class

    • the publisher name

    Improved Accessibility: Now fully AXE Compliant

    • The MDW Browser now fully complies with WCAG 2.1 (AA level). This means that our site has been tested to ensure that it is accessible to everyone including individuals with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, or neurological disabilities.

    Improved SEO

    Full Release Notes

    New Features

    Improvements

    • Changes to the database should now be accessible instantly

    • Header and sidebar are now fixed

    Other Resolved Issues