Silicon Valley Code Camp : October 1 & 2, 2016session

The Psychology of Developer Tools Usability (and lack thereof)

Yes, developer tools are complex, requiring prior knowledge and training to use efficiently. But just because something is complex doesn't mean it can't be usable! Gain insights into the psychological considerations missing from many developer tools.

About This Session

Yes, developer tools are complex, requiring prior knowledge and training to use efficiently. But just because something is complex doesn't mean it can't be usable! Consider anesthesiology. We’d all agree anesthesiology is complicated and requires prior knowledge. But I’m willing to bet we are all secretly hoping these medical tools are as usable as possible for the doctor. Gain insights into the most important psychological considerations missing from most developer tools designs, so you can make your next project more enjoyable for your users!

   

The Speaker(s)

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Sara Ford

Sr. Product Manager , GitHub

Sara Ford is a Sr. Product Manager at GitHub