https://nvande.github.io/zombie-preparedness/

Zombie-preparedness is a React application built for demonstration purposes. It utilizes the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) for design implementation. Other features include responsive design, JSON encoded page content with a markup preprocessor to allow for rapid changes to page content and structure, and near full test-coverage for the entire application.

In the project directory, you can run:

Runs the app. Open http://localhost:3000 to view it in your browser.

The page will reload when you make changes.

Launches the test runner.

While building this application, I considerd a few different possible sample users that may need to use and would benefit from a webpage built for addressing a possible zombie outbreak event.

This is someone who knows nothing of the outbreak, and is just learning for the first time. They may be of any background, and likely are not very well connected online. For these reasons, it's important to their safety that the website is well organized, can be used to quickly navigate to important information, and has a professional and official governmental feel to make them understand the severity of the risk. Use of graphics can help them find the information they need and parse that information with more context.

This is someone who knows all about the outbreak, but may have read misinformation or who is feeling emotional about the events unfolding. They may have read information online, much of which may not have been true. For them, well researched and well documented information is paramount in making sure they get the correct information and feel in control of the situation. They also benefit from calming, reassuring imagery, similar to the graphics on the home page. The step-by-step break down will help them to set aside their fears and quickly turn to action.

This is someone who is well aware, has a realistic understanding of the events unfolding, and is looking to see how they can get involved and help. They can see the link to the Task-Force signup on the home page, and quickly provide the information needed to join. Additionally, other users may decide to volunteer after reading the Preparedness 101 page, and will be able to do so. I have tried to portray the Task-Force as capable and well equipped, to ensure these people feel they are joining a team that knows what it is doing and has the resources to fight back effectively.

If more time was available, here are some additional features that would have been worthwhile to explore:

• An even more dynamic JSON page structure, so entire pages, and not just their content, can be built dynamically with pure JSON without needing to edit the page components themselves.
• Working signup features (right now a dummy form is provided, but it cannot be submitted).
• Multi-language support. Given the dynamic JSON structure, it should not be too difficult to translate page content into other languages and allow for swapping via the UI.
• Addtional page content. Currently, only Homepage, Preparedness 101 page, and a Task Force Sign-up page are included. But more pages could have been added to provide more detailed information on zombie survival, zombie physiology, and resources to help invdividuals prepare.
• A more unique brand identity. Currently, the site remains very close to the default recommended design for USWDS, but given the unique and grave nature of content explored in the site, a more unique brand design may be appropriate. This would help set aside the USDSD (US Department of Supernatural Defense) as a more singular element within the US Government which deals with the critical nature of supernatural threats in it's own unique way.