Stacked Notes - Usability
Usability
2015-05-05 by Graham Langdon (Meetup)
User Testing
- Set small goals that you can achieve
- Earlier fixes cost less
- Use feedback to prioritize
Invalid Reasons To Skip
- App isn't finished yet
- We already know there are problems
- Where am I going to find participants?
Just Do It
- Minimum 3-5 people to start establishing trends
- Limit testing to an hour
- Prioritize feedback
- Compensate the tester for their time
- It doesn't have to be much, but don't expect free work
Testing
- Ensure everything is technically prepared beforehand
- Record the session
- Make sure tester knows they aren't hurting your feelings
- The app is being tested, not the tester
- Invite tester to think out loud
- Let the tester figure it out. Don't just tell them how to do what they want
- Affirm and encourage the tester