Anil Kumar Krishnashetty
Why pair programming is the best usability testing tool for developer focused products?
#1about 2 minutes
Why developer experience is different from user experience
Developer experience (DX) is distinct from user experience (UX) because it encompasses a developer's entire toolchain, including code editors, terminals, and CLIs.
#2about 2 minutes
Gaining a competitive edge with superior developer experience
In a crowded market, a great developer experience can be a key differentiator that prevents developers from abandoning your product for a competitor.
#3about 3 minutes
Tailoring experiences for different developer personas
Recognizing that developers are not a monolith, products should cater to different personas like junior, mid-level, and senior developers who have distinct workflows.
#4about 2 minutes
Improving the in-editor experience with better types
A case study reveals that developers often rely on TypeScript types within their editor for documentation, making in-editor type support a critical part of the developer experience.
#5about 3 minutes
Measuring and improving developer effectiveness
Developer effectiveness is increased by creating fast feedback loops and reducing friction, which can be achieved with tools like interactive, embedded code examples.
#6about 2 minutes
How to recruit participants for pair programming sessions
Find participants for usability testing by engaging internal engineers, community members, or freelance developers, and automate scheduling with tools like Calendly.
#7about 2 minutes
Running effective and friendly pair programming sessions
Ensure a successful session by preparing test cases, making the environment friendly to avoid a coding interview atmosphere, and asking open-ended questions.
#8about 3 minutes
Using friction logs and shared observation for buy-in
Implement friction logs for new hires to capture fresh perspectives and invite teammates as silent observers to build a shared understanding of user pain points.
#9about 1 minute
Recommended resources for usability testing
Two essential books for improving usability testing are "Don't Make Me Think" for practical methods and "The Mom Test" for asking better questions.
#10about 3 minutes
Q&A: Clarifying the goal of usability pair programming
The primary goal of pair programming for usability is to understand the developer's journey and pain points, not to write production-ready code.
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