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GOV.UK topic taxonomy principles
Documents a topic taxonomy for helping users explore content, parent-child category structure, ideal child-topic limits, distinguishable category names, user-language naming, and tagging accuracy checks.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browse by category | Choose browse by category when the primary task is exploratory recognition: users know the area but not the exact item name or query. | Activating a category navigates to a category view or expands a category hierarchy, not a filter chip on an unrelated result set. | GOV.UK taxonomy principles document hierarchy, category naming, topic limits, browseability, and tagging accuracy. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Browse by category vs basic search vs filter panel vs tabs
GOV.UK taxonomy principles document hierarchy, child-topic limits, naming, browseability, and tagging checks.
Evidence Role
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Publisher: Government Digital Service. Last checked: .