The document discusses user experience testing at different stages of product development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding users' mental models through observation and interviews rather than asking users directly. Prototyping and testing designs with real users early is recommended to get feedback. Usability testing basics include setting goals, testing with representative users and tasks, observing carefully, and analyzing results. The document also addresses mobile testing, analytics after launch to learn from user data, and maintaining a lean process focused on learning about users.
8. How to observe
Observe how similar apps and sites are
used
Interview, ask users to describe what they
do, not what they want
If product features are
already there
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13. Basics of usability testing
1. Set the goals
2. Get hold of some representative users
3. Ask the users to perform representative
tasks with the design
4. Watch and listen carefully
5. Analyse the results
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17. Rules for mobile analytics
Think about analytics during
analysis
Start monitoring ASAP
Use a tool suited for your app
Track whats important for your
app
Analyse & learn from your data
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