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Lightweight usability testing

3–5 users find most glaring issues. Task-based, think-aloud optional, you stay quiet. Notes → prioritized changes.

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Write test script

Welcome, tasks (3 max), post questions. No leading questions.

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Example

Task 1: You want to [job]. Start from home. Talk aloud.
Task 2: Handle [error scenario].

Post: What was confusing? What would you change?

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Script with 2 tasks for your subject app flow.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • Test script
  • Recruiting lite
  • Note-taking
  • Synthesis → backlog

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Side quest

Before/after

Redesign one step from test findings. Run 1 confirmatory test.