[Sigia-l] Usability testing into the dustbin?

[Boniface Lau]

> From: sigia-l-admin at asis.org [mailto:sigia-l-admin at asis.org]On
> Behalf Of Todd R.Warfel
>  
> Somewhat true. If, however, it's a disease or a serious condition,
> the doctor will run tests every time.

It is like paying special attention to the mission critical parts of a
system. But nothing like getting an army of users for "on-going
usability testing" - an encouragement of sloppiness.


> 
> So, some items might not need to be tested, if they're designed
> based upon founded principles. However, more complex items may need
> to be tested every time.

Such testing is for gauging the overall usability of those complex
items, not for testing-in usability.


Boniface