Finally, we have managed to write about 6500 words for the IJS. Now, again, it’s time for being patient.
In the meantime, we have implemented first steps for our plan for the next research steps (which will, of course, not be given away here and now…). Some alternative options have been identified so far. So, now I am patient and keep on being patient.
It’s not easy being patient.
DRY principle: “Don’t repeat yourself” means to avoid redundancy or at least to scale down redundancy. Not only, but often used in programming.
Ah, that’s not too easy. Usually, in Germany people call it also “Feature”. But if you are keen on using a proper German word, try “Merkmal”.
Did you ever curse because of your computer? Ever told it a “bloody box”?
How can you support the understanding between people and a machine? What is the difference between popular software and slow sellers? I’ve given a short theoretical introduction to usability at the “dib Jahrestagung 2008″. I’ve explained what usability is all about, what a user interface is and what for usability is worthwhile. During the workshop, the participants did have a go to some methods for improving ergonomics and usability of software.
Some british language enthusiasts have published a work of reference in the web: wordia. You can look up words to get definitions not only by text passages, but by video. Try echo or fermata…
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I’ve eventually attended the congress 2007 in Berlin - by livestream directly broadcasted to me right into my sitting room. Now I’m waiting for the end, “Security Nightmares 2008 (Oder: worüber wir nächstes Jahr lachen werden)”.