For people interested in big websites and their unique challenges, this panel offers a behind the scenes look at The Economist site. A team of experienced Economist developers will talk about the complicated challenges, the innovative solutions, and the still-to-be-solved issues of this popular website. There will also be a (lively, no doubt) Q&A.
Intended audience
Developers and business people interested in the technical aspect of The Economist website and the big-website solutions the team has developed.
Questions answered by this session
How does The Economist handle workflow and quality control?
How does The Economist handle testing?
What performance solutions has The Economist developed?
What aspects of The Economist site are custom-coded in innovative ways?
What's the status on The Economist migration to Drupal?
