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Very interesting, although it took me a second reading to understand that it is about dev framework (source code) usability, not the resulting task interface UX
by mmatants 12y ago
Very interesting, although it took me a second reading to understand that it is about dev framework (source code) usability, not the resulting task interface UX usability itself. Given how "usability" as a word is conventionally applied to end-user experience and not developer workflow, I wonder if "productivity" is a clearer term to use instead.
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- paulojreis 12y agoI agree. Talking about "Usability" in a GUI context clearly points to something else.
- ricardobeat 12y agoThe term usability is correctly used. GUI programming mostly consists of manipulating APIs - emphasis on the "I". They are not user-facing but still are interfaces.
- doorhammer 12y agoI don't think the parent is saying that the title is definitionally/grammatically incorrect. I think they're saying that it's not the typical/idiomatic use of the word when used in the context of a GUI. I got the same misimpression when I initially read it. I don't think it's bad or crazy, or says anything about the project at all (it looks like a cool project). I mostly say this to note that the parent wasn't the only one that was a little confused by the title.
- omaranto 12y agoAren't developers the end-users of GUI frameworks?