UI and UX design

UI and UX design must be high priorities for IT organizations, and they should be aware of the specialization that exists in these disciplines. The quality of app UI and UX determines if it achieves stakeholders' goals. Study up on the distinctions between the two concepts, the ways they relate to each other and practices that improve overall app usability.

February 11, 2021 11 Feb'21
Ionic Capacitor emerging as successor to Cordova

The Ionic Capacitor mobile development framework helps enterprise developers build apps using standard web technology so they can tune their custom web apps for mobile devices.
February 14, 2020 14 Feb'20
New tool fixes app accessibility glitches

The new Applause Accessibility Tool helps developers write better apps for disabled users by automatically finding and fixing app accessibility issues in their code as they write it.
June 25, 2019 25 Jun'19
What's shaping the future of UI and UX design

UI/UX designers serve as the voice of users, so it's crucial that they're tuned into their needs. Aaron Fazulak of Flatiron School disseminates UI/UX advice in this podcast.
October 15, 2018 15 Oct'18
Kendo UI helps devs build accessibility into apps, websites

Progress Software updated its UI-building toolkit to enable developers to comply with the latest standards for website and application accessibility.

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UX research

UX (user experience) research is the study of learning what end users of a system or product need and want, then employing those insights to enhance the design process for products, services or software. Continue Reading
The psychology of UX design: How design affects CX

In her book, '100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People, 2nd Edition,' Susan Weinschenk explains how UX design relies on psychology to improve customer experiences. Continue Reading
Top criteria that belong in a mobile app testing plan

Smartphones are ubiquitous, but no two users are the same -- bandwidth, devices, OSes and platforms differ. Here's how to test mobile apps exhaustively and prioritize what matters. Continue Reading

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How the UX role fits in to modern software development

When it comes to modern application development, understanding the role UX plays is key. Expert Jason Grant explains how a working knowledge of UX can save time and money. Continue Reading
How do we define user experience design requirements for mobile apps?

User experience design is a huge part of building successful mobile applications. Gathering requirements for UX design is a must. Continue Reading

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4 UX analysis methods that ensure optimal user experiences

UX analysis ensures users will have smooth experiences. Use these four methods to analyze a UX. Learn what each method entails, when to deploy them and who performs each analysis. Continue Reading
5 examples of ethical issues in software development

As software becomes entrenched in every aspect of the human experience, developers have an ethical responsibility to their customers. Continue Reading
4 vital UX testing methods for concept through development

Don't rely on a single UX test, and don't create an overloaded bottleneck that delays development. Instead, deploy these four UX assessments iteratively and often. Continue Reading

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How the developer experience builds trickle-down usability

Developer experience is the equivalent of user experience (UX). The way developers experience tools and consume libraries matters and leads to better engagement. Continue Reading
A DevOps beginner's guide for user experience professionals

If you're a UX pro brand-new to DevOps, you might wonder where to begin. UX columnist Jason Grant offers a step-by-step approach for designers who are DevOps newbies. Continue Reading
UX vs. UI design: It's complicated but important to understand

User experience is tied to user interface, but they're not the same thing in software design. Expert Jason Grant offers his take on how to use both to make better software. Continue Reading