Kpym

Kpym: Open Source Platform for Responsive Newsrooms

Build adaptable web experiences with Kpym, an open source software platform designed specifically for newsrooms. Easily create responsive templates, embed media, and adapt to various devices.

What is Kpym?

Kpym is an open-source JavaScript library developed specifically for newsrooms to build responsive web experiences. It was created by NPR Visuals Team to help news organizations create templates and embed code that could adapt to different screen sizes and devices.

One of the key features of Kpym is its ability to embed interactive visualizations, graphics, photos, videos and other media into news articles and have them respond appropriately across platforms. This allows newsrooms to create compelling, visually-engaging stories that look great whether viewed on a desktop computer, phone or tablet.

Kpym handles a lot of complex functionality behind-the-scenes. As the screen size changes, Kpym can dynamically resize and reposition components to optimize the user experience. It also manages events and messaging between the parent page and embedded IFRAMEs.

Overall, Kpym makes it much easier for news developers and visual journalists to focus on creating innovative storytelling experiences instead of worrying about all the CSS and responsive configuration. With its event-driven architecture and flexibility, Kpym has become very popular amongst digital news teams looking to improve their readership on mobile devices while enhancing multimedia integration across sites.

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