Part I. In this multipart introduction to Usability we
will provide the insider knowledge and resources that will build
to give you a complete and practical overview of the usability profession.
This month we provide a list of basic reading for
you, with a selection from some of the best usability sites on the web.
Usability is a science which employs a host of advanced methods
of testing (often referred to as Human Computer Interaction), from
psychological analysis of the relationship between humans and computers
to experimental contrast design, all aimed at maximizing the benefits
we receive from our various and multiple screen technologies.
Born in an era of military research, usability was the science
used to hone machinery such as jet planes to the maximum benefit
of the user. As the years progressed, usability was adopted by the
telecommunications industry and in turn the computer world.
Today, with online transactions becoming an everyday occurrence,
usability has found its place in the development of user friendly
and effective interfaces.
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