Overview / Features
The YAML framework offers various tools for rapid development of modern and accessible CSS layouts. The most important aspects are highlighted below.
Documentation
All CSS components of the framework as well as the various layout methods are thoroughly documented in both English and German, supplemented by numerous examples.
Community
A continuously expanding active community has formed around YAML. There is a growing number of "ready to use" templates based on YAML for many different content management systems.
Browser
YAML is based on web standards and supports every modern web browser. All Internet Explorer's major rendering bugs are countered. YAML fully supports all IE versions from 5.x/Win to 8.0.
Stability
YAML-based layouts afford great stability. The majority of browser bugs are patched by YAML reliably and without intervention of the web designer.
Accessibility
YAML is oriented to web standards and the demands of accessible web design. The framework's goal is to create flexible layouts: basic navigation help is already integrated.
Design Freedom
The markup structure and the CSS components of the framework allow the designer / coder free rein in their design. Flexible, elastic, or fixed layouts, any number of subdivisions -- everything's possible.
Tested in Practice
YAML forms the basis for many small and large websites and has proved itself in real-life professional use.
Flexible Licensing Model
YAML can be used for free with a Creative Commons license. Alternatively, two paid license models allow use without requiring copyright notices.
Further Development
YAML was initially released in October 2005. Since then it has matured into a stable and versatile layout framework, and is regularly updated.
