MetaObjects Developer Site

The official developer website for MetaObjects - an enterprise architecture framework for metadata-driven development.

🚀 About MetaObjects

MetaObjects is an open-source enterprise architecture framework that revolutionizes software development through metadata-driven approaches. Define once, deploy everywhere across Java, TypeScript, C#, Python, and more.

Key Features

• Universal Metadata Architecture: Single definition generates consistent implementations across all programming languages
• Runtime System Adaptation: Zero-downtime changes and hot reload capabilities
• Intelligent Code Generation: Production-ready code with validation, serialization, and documentation
• Enterprise Governance: Built-in compliance, security, and audit capabilities
• Cross-Language Validation: Consistent validation rules across all services and languages
• Metadata Overlay System: Extend without modifying core schemas

🏗️ Site Architecture

This site is built with modern web technologies optimized for developer experience:

• Pure HTML/CSS/JavaScript: No framework dependencies, fast loading
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with breakpoints for all devices
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 compliant with keyboard navigation support
• Performance: Optimized for Core Web Vitals
• SEO: Comprehensive meta tags and structured data

File Structure

├── www/                # Website files
│   ├── index.html      # Main landing page
│   ├── styles.css      # Comprehensive CSS with custom properties
│   ├── script.js       # Interactive functionality and accessibility
│   └── images/         # Optimized images and icons
├── docs/               # Documentation and content files
│   ├── *.md           # Development guides and content
└── README.md          # Project documentation

🛠️ Development

Local Development

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-org/metaobjects.dev.git
   cd metaobjects.dev

2. Serve locally (using any static server):

   # Using Python
   python -m http.server 8000
   
   # Using Node.js
   npx serve .
   
   # Using PHP
   php -S localhost:8000

3. Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser

Content Updates

The site content is organized in markdown files in the docs/ folder:

• docs/WEBSITE_CONTENT.md - Main messaging and copy
• docs/FEATURES_CONTENT.md - Detailed feature descriptions
• docs/TECHNICAL_CONTENT.md - Code examples and technical details
• docs/CLAUDE_CONTEXT.md - Development guidelines and design system

Making Changes

1. Update the relevant markdown files
2. Modify HTML/CSS/JS as needed
3. Test locally across different devices
4. Commit and push changes

🚢 Deployment

This site is configured for GitHub Pages deployment:

• Production URL: https://metaobjects.dev
• Auto-deployment: Pushes to main branch trigger deployment
• Custom Domain: Configured via CNAME file

📊 Performance

The site is optimized for performance with:

• Minimal JavaScript footprint
• Optimized images and assets
• CSS custom properties for consistent theming
• Efficient event handling with throttling/debouncing

♿ Accessibility

Accessibility features include:

• Semantic HTML structure
• ARIA labels and roles
• Keyboard navigation support
• Screen reader compatibility
• High contrast mode support
• Reduced motion preferences

🔗 Related Links

• Main Project: MetaObjects Core
• Documentation: GitHub Docs
• License: Apache 2.0
• Community: GitHub Discussions

📄 License

This website is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Built with ❤️ by Doug Mealing LLC for the MetaObjects open source community.