Usability Defined
So what do we mean by usability? There is no true standard definition, but here are some of the most common definitions floating around:
Usability is a term used to denote the ease with which people can employ a particular tool or other human-made object in order to achieve a particular goal. Usability can also refer to the methods of measuring usability and the study of the principles behind an object’s perceived efficiency or elegance. [Wikipedia]
Usability is the measure of a product’s potential to accomplish the goals of the user. In information technology, the term is often used in relation to software applications and Web sites, but it can be used in relation to any product that is employed to accomplish a task (for example, a toaster, a car dashboard, or an alarm clock). Some factors used in determining product usability are ease-of-use, visual consistency, and a clear, defined process for evolution. [SearchSOA]
Usability is the quality of being able to provide good service [Dictionary.com]
We plan on covering usability from all angles whether it be software, hardware, web sites, web services or how usability plays into your everyday life.
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