Welcome to the Navigation Repository for library.austintexas.gov, hosted by the APL Innovation Lab! This repository is the central hub for discussions, collaborations, and innovations surrounding the way navigation is presented and functions on our site.
Our goal is to create a seamless, intuitive navigation experience for all users, ensuring that information is easily accessible and the journey through our digital library is as enriching and enjoyable as possible.
This repository serves as a playground and a think tank for all things navigation. From styling updates to JavaScript enhancements, we're open to exploring how we can make navigating library.austintexas.gov smoother, faster, and more intuitive. We utilize GitHub Pages to showcase current implementations alongside proposed updates, providing a visual and interactive comparison to spark conversation and collaboration.
- Current Navigation Showcase: An overview of how navigation is currently implemented, including styles, JavaScript functionality, images, and text links.
- Proposed Updates: A space for presenting new ideas, enhancements, and updates to the navigation system, demonstrated through GitHub Pages for a hands-on experience.
- Discussion & Collaboration: We encourage the community to share thoughts, offer feedback, and suggest improvements through issues and pull requests.
Your insights, expertise, and creativity are what make this project thrive. Whether you're a developer, designer, content creator, or simply someone with great ideas, we welcome your contributions. Here's how you can get involved:
- Explore GitHub Pages: Visit our GitHub Pages to see both the current navigation system and any proposed updates in action.
- Share Your Ideas: Have suggestions for improvements? Notice something that could be enhanced? Open an issue to start the conversation.
- Submit a Pull Request: Ready to contribute code, documentation, or design enhancements? Submit a pull request with your proposed changes. We're excited to see your ideas come to life!
- Fork the Repository: Start by forking the repo to make your own copy.
- Clone Your Fork: Clone your fork to your local machine to start making changes.
- Create a Branch: Make a new branch for your changes. This helps keep the work organized.
- Make Your Changes: Add your enhancements, fixes, or documentation updates.
- Push Your Changes: Push your changes back to your fork on GitHub.
- Open a Pull Request: Submit a pull request from your fork to the main repository. Include a clear, detailed description of your changes and the impact they have.
If you're new to GitHub or need assistance with any part of the process, don't hesitate to ask for help. Open an issue for questions or guidance, and someone from the community or our team will lend a hand.
Let's work together to make navigating our digital library an experience that delights and informs. Your contributions, big or small, play a crucial role in this journey. Together, we can create a navigation system that truly meets the needs of our diverse and vibrant community.
Thank you for being a part of this collaborative effort to enhance library.austintexas.gov's navigation. Let's build something amazing together!