The Common Framework (CFW) is a set of functionalities and styling built using Drupal to allow the implementation of websites with shared elements across the Maricopa environments. The most common usage is for the nine college websites and www.maricopa.edu. This approach enables a central core team to support the framework for security, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.
The CFW is a collection of features, functionality, styling, and layouts that help build individual websites that adhere to the Maricopa branding standards and provide standardization in layout. Standardizing website navigation, search, menus, programs, degrees, and certifications enhances the user experience and aids in familiarity with the sites. The CFW includes the Bootstrap Library and provides automatic responsiveness on different-sized devices, ADA Section 508 compliance, and a friendly user interface for viewers and editors alike.
Version 3 of our framework represents a significant upgrade. It transitions to the latest Drupal version (D10) and incorporates the newest Bootstrap Library (5.2). This release enhances CFW’s features and aids editors and marketers with help links and examples in the editing interface.
The Departmental Framework (DFW) is an extension of the Common Framework (CFW), tailored for specialized websites. It removes student-specific features while adding more advanced functionalities, including:
Azure authentication for all users, enabling access to private content on intranets or marketing sites for Maricopa (or college-specific) users
Specialized search capabilities for private content not indexed by Google
Custom content types for:
Crime logs
Use-it-or-lose-it reports
Procurement contracts
Blogs
The DFW allows for customized configuration while still benefiting from feature updates developed for the CFW.