Blog posts by year and monthMay 2015
Posts (8)
Programme metadata API: Nitro update
Nitro, introduced in 2014, is the BBC’s Programme Metadata API, which provides read-only access to information about BBC programmes.
BBC iPlayer on TV: BT Vision, Audio Description, live channels
Over the last year, we’ve been focused on getting the same version of iPlayer to all users on the TV where possible.
Capturing the passion: Refreshing BBC Sport user personas
Capturing the diversity and enthusiasm of our current users would be an engaging way to help design and shape the future of BBC Sport.
Controlling audio volume in a web browser
The browser can measure the noise level around you using the microphone in your phone or tablet, and it can apply dynamic range limitation and automatic volume control.
Digital Services Framework II
Given the ongoing rapid development of the digital sector our plan was always to re-procure this framework in line with changing business requirements
BBC Digital: Women in Tech Event and Digital Media Graduate Scheme
I am delighted to say that four women who attended the Women in Tech event then went onto apply for the BBC Digital Media graduate scheme and will be joining us in the 2015 intake this September.
BBC Homepage on mobile: update
The big carousel has been improved, especially for tablet users, but it still causes some of you problems.
Improving test automation with PUMA
We recognise that there is value in testing with the help of automation, but that it can be taken to unhelpful extremes.
