Redesign of dlang.org

[Kagamin via Digitalmars-d]

On Friday, 18 April 2014 at 20:28:07 UTC, Aleksandar Ruzicic 
wrote:
> I really like rust-lang.org, I was thinking of using it as a 
> base for design but decided against it because I don't want 
> dlang.org to be accused of ripping of rust-lang.org.

This navigation layout was used for centuries in paper books. 
Recently it was used by gcc docs and w3c docs. I personally see 
no reason for the side bar: it's never used, just wastes space, 
which could be used even on 2500 display and maximized browser 
window: font can be zoomed too, then the side bar becomes a 
nuisance, while remaining useless (the case for forum.dlang.org).

> python.org is one of my favorite websites, they really did good 
> job.

Doesn't it use gradients and 3D effects to emphasize structural 
elements? You use some borders too, which qualify as non-content 
color effects, can be seen as 3D to some extent. True metro style 
is ultimate flatness and indiscernible structure, I work with 
such applications at work, hence my rage every time I hear about 
modern UI.