Node.js has a new website
nodejs.org
nodejs.org
I guess I can scroll down to the docs, but it would be nice if nodejs.org/docs redirected to the most recent version and linked to older ones. A memorable URL for docs is nice. e.g. docs.jquery.com
When I go to a new project's site I want to see: 1. An example. 2. Getting Started. 3. Full Docs.
"In the industry" is not really the first thing I need to know. That's something that's nice to see, and belongs more at the bottom of the homepage, IMO.
Because who would expect a menubar with vital information such as docs above the fold?
But at least it's more visually attractive then the last version.
The site seems to be catering to two completely different audiences. There's the corporate deciders who will be reassured by the "social proof" logos of Microsoft et al. And there's the 1337 script kiddies who will feel at home with an unreadable color scheme. It seems like many node.js-related sites have this type of unusable color scheme, much like the Flash sites of yesteryear.
I've followed node since it was announced but I still found myself searching the entire page to find an FAQs/About Us section. It was harder than it should be.
just my 2c
The old website was as beautiful and simple as nodejs itself. There was a code example on the front page, near the top, which seemed to say: "once you see it, you'll love it."
The new website seems overly proud of big name users. I guess this is Joyent's marketing department at work.
I don't really understand the value in the distinction you're trying to make.
IE a (typically) single page, completly above the fold, alternative to the official page of the site used as the page people see when they come via an ad or offer.
This is just a typical homepage for a computer language (listing accolades, testimonials, downloads, hello world, etc). It is much more featured filled than a landing page.
It just has poorer navigation than before.
Because all the design decisions for node.js weren't about making CRUD apps.