Design Content Submission #1543
Description
Names and Contact Details
Name: SEHABI YOUSSOUF GitHub: @SEHABI-YOUSSOUF Email: sehabiyoussouf@gmail.com
Link to mockup/prototype
https://sehabi-youssouf.github.io/-php-85-release-/
Rationale (300-600 words)
I designed the PHP 8.5 release page to make the message “PHP 8.5 is here” instantly clear, guide users to the right actions, and stay effortless to maintain for years.
The information hierarchy is deliberate: the hero pairs the PHP logo and “8.5” side-by-side at every viewport so brand and version read as one. A subtle “NEW RELEASE” badge adds urgency without clutter.
Primary actions are prioritized — Download comes first, Donate remains visible but secondary. Below the fold, the flow moves from headline → depth → community: What’s New, feature cards, conferences, and footer — matching user intent to confirm, skim, and then explore.
Responsive Layout
The layout is responsive by design. Typography and spacing scale fluidly with clamp(), adapting from small phones to large desktops without numerous breakpoints.
A core rule: the PHP logo and version number never stack, even at 375 px, preserving the hero’s impact. Interactive areas meet comfortable target sizes and provide consistent hover and focus feedback for mouse and keyboard users.
Performance
Performance is built in — not added later.
The page ships as a single HTML file (~38 KB) with inline CSS and zero JavaScript.
No frameworks, fonts, or build tools — only two network requests and instant first render, even offline.
✅ Supports Safari 9+ (with a few -webkit- prefixes), covering roughly a decade of browsers.
This approach minimizes maintenance and technical debt.
Accessibility
Accessibility is first-class by default.
The structure uses semantic landmarks, a logical heading outline, visible focus styles, and a skip link for keyboard users.
Contrast ratios meet or exceed 4.5 : 1, and ARIA is used only where helpful — producing a WCAG AA-friendly experience without heavy libraries.
Visual Design
The design is on-brand and localizable.
Gradients follow php.net’s palette (#8892BF → #4F5B93 → #3D4A7A) with subtle radial overlays for depth.
No text is embedded in images, and components allow room for longer strings — simplifying translation and preventing layout breaks.
Maintainability
Maintainability is intentional.
CSS uses BEM naming and custom properties for predictable updates.
Upgrading to PHP 9.x requires only changing the version text or a color variable.
There’s no build pipeline, dependency tree, or recompilation step.
Validation & Goals
- ✅ 0 HTML errors/warnings (W3C)
- ✅ Standards-compliant CSS
- ✅ WCAG AA-aware
- ✅ Cross-browser reliable (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 9+)
This satisfies the contest goals:
- ✅ Vanilla HTML/CSS
- ✅ Minimal or no JS
- ✅ Mobile-first and fast
- ✅ Localizable and on-brand
- ✅ Content-first and maintainable
Attachments
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License
- I confirm, and agree.