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Infect the CMS
We web developers strive for rugged independence. The luckiest of us have total control over our web stacks and the design of our projects, unlike those poor sods forced to labor within the Content Management System (CMS). Therein lies the problem; being apart means being invisible unless you spread your content to the CMS and beyond. This tipsheet will discuss some strategies and experiences for getting your app content to find readers where they are. http://harrisj.github.io/infect-the-cms/
Tags: app; CMS; content management system
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ProPublica News Apps Desk Coding Manifesto
There's a lot to think about when it comes to news apps, but not all of it is coding. What story is it telling? Does it tell it consistently and in a fact-based way? Does the story it tells agree with the reporting (and if not who's got explaining to do!) What's the lede, what's the nut (yes, apps have those). https://github.com/propublica/guides/blob/master/coding-manifesto.md
Tags: news app; development; style; ProPublica
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The ProPublica news apps style guide
There's a lot to think about when it comes to news apps, but not all of it is coding. What story is it telling? Does it tell it consistently and in a fact-based way? Does the story it tells agree with the reporting (and if not who's got explaining to do!) What's the lede, what's the nut (yes, apps have those). https://github.com/propublica/guides/blob/master/news-apps.md
Tags: news app; development; style; ProPublica
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The Design and Structure of News Application
There's a lot to think about when it comes to news apps, but not all of it is coding. What story is it telling? Does it tell it consistently and in a fact-based way? Does the story it tells agree with the reporting (and if not who's got explaining to do!) What's the lede, what's the nut (yes, apps have those). https://github.com/propublica/guides/blob/master/design-structure.md#intro-the-design-and-structure-of-a-news-application
Tags: news app; development
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Build your first news app with Django
Once you have your Django installed, you can begin building an app by following the tutorial. Find more information here: http://ireapps.github.io/first-news-app/
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Mobile + DataViz: Friends or frenemies?
Look at how storytelling works on mobile devices in terms of design and building stories for "longevity."
Tags: Storytelling design; data visualization; mobile apps; news sites
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Dig deeper with social tools
Learn how to find people, companies, experts and other sources and how to use geo-location features to cover breaking news. Use the tipsheet to discover new ways to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and mobile apps to improve your stories.
Tags: Social media; Twitter; Facebook; LinkedIn; mobile apps; sourcing; breaking news coverage
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Embedding interactive data and charts using Office Web apps
"Learn how to take your Excel workbooks and quickly turn them into part of your published story by using the free Excel Web App." This Powerpoint presentation will walk you through, step-by-step.
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Using Online, Tablet and Mobile Platforms For Better Investigative Storytelling
Use this tipsheet to get fresh ideas on how to reach a wider audience with online, tablet and mobile platforms.
Tags: mobile apps; tablets; online platforms
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Infect the CMS
Learn the common mistakes news app developers make about the CMS and how to avoid them.
Tags: CMS; content management system