Software Engineering - 54 Web App and Mobile Interface Design

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 -- Web and Mobile Applications UI can be especially difficult to design, both from a technical and a user perspective. From a technical perspective, I don't know if my web application is going to be accessed from a mobile device, or a desktop browser. If a mobile app or device is the target, then which version of the OS will be used? Will it need to be cross platform? And what will the size of my screen be, both physically and by pixel size? Additionally, you may not know who your end users are, or what type of training or expertise they have. With an enterprise application in an office location, you can expect some level of training to train users on how to perform the standard task. You cannot assume that will happen for a mobile or web application. Therefore, an application should be designed so that it anticipates the user’s next move. Especially on a mobile device so the user doesn’t have to do as much on a small screen. The interface should communicate the status of any activity initiated by the user. This is especially important since you may have some time between requests and the user cannot easily tell if they’ve lost connection with a server. You don't want a frustrated user who cannot understand this task. Let's take a look at some additional things to consider when developing interfaces for web and mobile apps. Want to learn more about webdesign - look at this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnIVVYCNs4A&list=PLJhTWoCm8I6BhY793LBvcCPonarpAYvKw --Table of Contents -- 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Technical Challenges 01:22 - anticipates the user’s next move 01:35 - communicate the status 02:14 - optimize the users efficiency 02:28 - Staying focused 02:35 - Use UI Libraries 03:03 - easy to learn 03:13 - Using Metaphors 03:32 - readable information 03:41 - Eyesight example 03:53 - track the state of the user's action