2.2 User interface and access control

The design of HIVseqDB is focused on creating a user-friendly, and engaging experience for users. We used a variety of front-end frameworks and libraries, which include Bootstrap (https://getbootstrap.com) for pre-built user interface components and styles that are responsive and easy to use, Data Tables (https://datatables.net) for easy display of tabular data in a flexible and user-friendly way, Django crispy forms for streamlined form design, and Highcharts (https://www.highcharts.com) for dynamic and interactive visualizations, to make the data more engaging and easier to understand. Users of HIVseqDB are required to login using credentials assigned by the administrator of the resource. Logged in users have access to the data uploads, can create analyses, and browse uploaded data and analyses. Guest users have access to the home page and the documentation of HIVseqDB.