Yes. And, keep in mind, there is an incredible bias in usability tests toward novice users. The UX for an app used one time is completely different from the UX

Yes. And, keep in mind, there is an incredible bias in usability tests toward novice users. The UX for an app used one time is completely different from the UX of an app that is meant to be used on a regular basis by the same user. For example, text entry for a date would be a lot more efficient for an experienced user than dropdowns (as presented in this presentation) would be. In fact, the dropdown solution would probably annoy an experienced user. With user experience, context is key.