Software Engineering - 53 Interface Analysis

https://access2learn.com/classes-i-teach/tusculum-university/software-engineering/ Software engineering is all about how to learn and utilize the proper tools and techniques to deliver software projects on time, on budget, and meeting all of the requirements. Consider the playlist about Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4U6YkEfsnc&list=PLJhTWoCm8I6DoBCXZh6kI8CTik5jBO9Q9 -- Video Description -- A software developer might have a different “mental image” of the software than the users, which may be different than the stakeholders. However, since the user is the one who will be using it, shouldn’t they be the one who has the most consideration for the interface? This doesn’t necessarily mean talking to them about what they would want. Henry Ford the Automobile Magnate is often quoted as saying “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” So think about what you will ask your users. Also know that they can get easily side tracked about color, size, or position on their screen – not thinking about the many other users who would need to use it. -- Table of Contents-- 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Focus on End User's Wants and Needs 01:17 - Personal Development Experience 01:55 - Thinking about the user 02:15 - Business Example 04:56 - Will this be used all the time 05:06 - example of all the time vs occasionally 05:52 - Different Primary Languages 07:09 - What work will the user perform 07:15 - What tasks and subtasks will be done 07:21 - What specific problem domain objects 07:28 - What is the sequence of work tasks 07:32 - What is the hierarchy of tasks?