A satirical article about a town building a new, high-tech road that prioritizes cars and revenue over pedestrians and cyclists.
A review and tips for the OMSCS CS6750 Human-Computer Interaction course, covering its structure, workload, and value for tech professionals.
Discusses the prevalence of bad design in tech, from confusing code to poor UI, and introduces UX principles like affordance and user-centered design.
A review of the book 'Mismatch', which provides a framework for designing inclusive and accessible technology experiences.
A developer explains the benefits of using older, well-supported hardware for software development and empathizing with users on limited systems.
A developer argues for supporting older browsers, comparing it to accessibility features like ramps and elevators, emphasizing inclusivity beyond immediate profit.
Explains the First Input Delay (FID) web performance metric, its causes, and its importance for user experience.
Analyzes the performance and privacy costs of web tracking scripts for businesses and users, questioning their true value.
Explores the essential skills beyond JavaScript for frontend developers, focusing on empathy, code, design, and communication to create great user experiences.
Practical tips for writing clear, readable technical documentation and notes, focusing on structure, formatting, and user psychology.
A talk on using Angular Animations to add meaningful motion and context to user interactions, not just visual polish.
A summary of key talks from Day 2 of the Delta V Conference, focusing on web performance metrics and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
The article argues that the quality of error messages directly reflects a product's internal quality and the development team's care for users.
A review of 'Technically Wrong', a book critiquing tech industry biases and the human impact of algorithmic decisions.
The article explores the impact of input latency on user experience in tablets, VR, and computers, debunking the myth of instant response.
A critical review of Spotify's web, desktop, and mobile apps, highlighting numerous bugs, localization errors, and usability issues.
Key takeaways from Velocity Europe on web performance measurement, focusing on flawed KPIs, user perception, and the pitfalls of gaming metrics.
Explores the mindset shift from writing code to designing systems, focusing on user impact and strategic technology choices.
A guide to building great software products by absorbing complexity for users, focusing on core features, dogfooding, and optimizing for ideal use cases.
Discusses the philosophy that removing unnecessary features improves software by reducing complexity and cognitive load for users.
