21.1. evolt.org in a NutshellWhat is evolt.org? That's simpleit's explained at the bottom of each page in the site: evolt.org is a world community for web developers, promoting the mutual free exchange of ideas, skills and experiences. What "evolt" means: "evolt" combines the best elements of evolution, revolution, with a bit of voltage thrown in for good measure. "evolt" embodies our goals and enthusiasm! The evolt.org site provides an interesting case study in online-community information architectureits membership has grown quickly in its short life, and yet the site has hung together despite its distributed membership, rapid growth, competition, reliance on volunteers, noncommercial approach, and other factors that can potentially cause trouble. We learned some interesting lessons from evolt.org and its members, who have taken a novel and completely nontraditional approach to information architecture. |