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The Significance of Usability and Human-Centered Design in Software Development

What Makes Software Good? | by Mike Bostock ๐Ÿ”—

The text by Mike Bostock discusses the qualities of good software, emphasizing the importance of usability and human-centered design. The author provides examples from the D3 library, highlighting the evolution of its design and usability improvements in D3 4.0. The text underscores the significance of approachability, consistency, self-explanation, and teaching capabilities in good software design. Additionally, it addresses the impact of software design on human cognition, learning, and knowledge transfer.

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