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I guess we are using the same words to mean different things. I'll see if I can come up with a title that is more clear. The book is focused on designing softw
by nathanbarry 14y ago
I guess we are using the same words to mean different things. I'll see if I can come up with a title that is more clear.
The book is focused on designing software from a user's perspective. That includes how the application flow works, making sure it is intuitive, and adding a layer of polish with colors, textures, and animations.
- radley 14y agoIsn't the correct term "web apps"? I've never heard anyone refer to them as "software".
- nathanbarry 14y agoI was trying to name it using "Handbook" like my last book, but "The Web Application Design Handbook" was already taken. I would love better ideas!
- radley 14y agoWhy not The Web App Design Handbook? It matches your branding...
- nathanbarry 14y agoThere is already a book with that exact name :(
- k3n 14y ago"Web design" and "web application design" are virtually the same thing, so I might even drop application from it. "The Web Design Handbook" "Web Designs Handbook" "The Handbook of Web Design" Also, you might be able to get away with just giving it a subtitle, which would add context. Maybe include UI, UX, graphic design, usability, etc.
- nathanbarry 14y agoThis is specifically about web application design, which I see as being quite different from web design. Many concepts are the same, but web applications require a different style of design. So mentioning applications or software is important.
- mattmanser 14y agoSoftware design has a very specific meaning to us programmers which is about the background architecture. It's a very confusing title. Looks to be an excellent and interesting book though, I'm just doing the Human Computer Interaction course on coursera and I can see it being a nice addition to fleshing out some of the topics.
- k3n 14y agoCool, then it's not too late. I think with the current title you would miss much of your intended audience, while at the same time there would probably be complaints from CS-types. Good luck!
- nathanbarry 14y agoYep, based on this feedback the title is going to change. I think I'll spend a couple weeks to settle on the right name before launching. Thanks!