To maintain the power of canSAR and its future compatibility, we re-implemented the underlying infrastructure to use open-source technical components where possible (e.g. PostgresDB, Nuxt.js, Vuetify) that provide a faster, lean product. We leverage Docker to provide a dynamic way to extend our resources only when needed, thus maintaining control of all components. canSAR contains >10 billion integrated experimental and clinical measurements, the power of which is the context and integration. Several searches and data tables can be downloaded for particular user queries such as the interactome pages. Additionally, large batch annotation tools such as the Cancer Protein Annotation Tool allows users to customise large datasets to download. canSAR uses web-development industry consensus best practices to allow for better accessibility for users with impairments, enhanced performance and also provide search engine optimisation (SEO). We follow industry standards regarding colour contrasts, responsiveness of website on various screen sizes and devices; as well as visual separation of components. canSAR provides extensive browser compatibility for all standards-compliant browsers (https://canSAR.icr.ac.uk/#splash-about). It is also implemented for cross-device comparability and adapts for use on mobile devices and low-resolution screens.
