Usability Engineering

by Jakob Nielsen

Series:The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Interactive Technologies

Description

Written by the author of the best-selling HyperText & HyperMedia, this book is an excellent guide to the methods of usability engineering. The book provides the tools needed to avoid usability surprises and improve product quality. Step-by-step information on which method to use at various stages during the development lifecycle are included, along with detailed information on how to run a usability test and the unique issues relating to international usability.* Emphasizes cost-effective show more methods that developers can implement immediately* Instructs readers about which method show less

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Traditionally usability tests are done in a controlled laboratory by trained psychologists. This is intimidating to many designers and developers. Nielsen advocates discount usability engineering approaches, also called “guerrilla” methods. He proposes simplified “think aloud” tests with a small number of users. Also see his essay online: www.useit.com/papers/guerrilla_hci.html.

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