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Guidance for U.S. government websites and social media

Develop websites and services that are secure, reliable, and easy to maintain.

Federal websites are essential tools for unifying and communicating government information with the public in a timely manner. A well-developed website builds public trust in government and provides users with access to information when they need it. Follow up-to-date technical standards and software best practices to build accessible websites and digital services.

Communities of Practice

Join the Web Managers

Create a better online experience for the public alongside government web content managers.

Featured Resource

U.S. Web Design System

A community for anyone building federal websites with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or considering it for a future project.

Software engineering: Essential knowledge

An introduction to GitHub

Understand how to create, manage, and publish website content in GitHub.
Accessibility for front-end developers

Ensure that people with different abilities can access, understand, and navigate web content, regardless of how they’re accessing it.
An advanced approach to accessibility

How to develop websites with accessibility requirements in mind.
Technology Transformation Services (TTS) Engineering Practices Guide

Aim for consistency around deployments, communications, and workflows.
U.S. Web Design System: Getting started for developers

Understand how to get started using the Design System by installing, compiling, and customizing code.

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