The best interface is no interface : the simple path to brilliant technology
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]San Francisco, California[
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New Riders
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2015
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242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes bibliographical references )pages 217-235( and index
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by Golden Krishna
CONTENTS NOTE
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Welcome. Introduction : why did you buy this book? -- Screen-based thinking : let's make an app! -- The problem. Slap an interface on it! : Slimmer TVs! Faster computers! And an overlooked epidemic of awful -- UX ]does not equal[ UI : I make interfaces because that's my job, bro -- Addiction UX : click here to cut down your belly fat by using this one weird tip -- Distraction : "Will you marry me?" "Sorry, I was sending Alice a text. What'd you say?" -- Screen insomnia : I love staring into a lightbulb! Me too! -- The screenless office : the best interface is no interface -- Principle one. Back pocket apps : this app goes perfectly with my skinny jeans -- Lazy rectangles : that's a great wireframe. We nailed it. We're going to make a billion dollars -- Principle two. Computer tantrums : your password must be at least 81,077 characters and cannot repeat any of your previous 03,986 passwords -- Machine input : I saved your life, and I didn't even need a password -- Analog and digital chores : I know, I suck at life -- The challenges. Change : You hat this book? Thank you -- Privacy : the machine will "learn" about me? No thanks -- Automatic : automatic solutions are terrible. Look at Clippy! -- Failure : what happens when it all falls apart? -- Exceptions : less is sometimes more -- Conclusion. The future : wow, this is boring