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Web design and development takes place in specific contexts or settings. The nature of these contexts affects how you design your site.

Development Context

  • Is development being done by a team or an individual?
  • How much time is available for development?
  • What are the skills of those doing the development?
  • What technology is available for development?

Technology Context

  • Where will the site be hosted?
  • What kind of connections are available to the users?
  • How up-to-date is the software and hardware of the users?

Learning Context

  • Where will the learners be using the site?
  • What kind of environment is it?
  • Is the environment conducive to learning?
  • Can you compensate for poor learning environments?