Usability Matters

Appendix B. Put it into practice

Throughout this book there are many sections entitled “Put it into practice.” Here they’re all gathered for your reference.

Chapter 2 Who’s using the app?

2.2.6. Know your users

• Answer these questions (there may be multiple answers, but be specific):
  • Why are you making this app?
  • Who’s it for?
  • What are these people trying to do that the app will enable? (What’s the value they’ll get from the app?)
• Create personas to represent the different people who’ll use the app. Where the people who may use the app are different from you, pay attention to any particular abilities, expectations, or goals they may have.
• Identify the targeted audience. If the eventual number of people who’ll use the app matters, estimate ...