#DevDiscuss Archive

Tuesday December 12, 2017
9:00 PM EST
  • ThePracticalDev Dec 12 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat. Tonight's topic is πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ Great User Interface Examples πŸ‘†πŸ‘†πŸ‘† Let's talk about UI inspiration and great practices.
  • ThePracticalDev Dec 12 @ 9:01 PM EST
    The chat will last about an hour and we use the #DevDiscuss tag. Rules: - Stay on topic - ALWAYS ALWAYS use hashtag #DevDiscuss - Be NICE/POSITIVE ❀️ - Quoting tweets for clarity is encouraged (ALWAYS use the #DevDiscuss, even on replies where appropriate πŸ˜„)
  • ajw1970 Dec 12 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Haven't used it for quite somet time but the @ThinkOrSwim UI always impressed me. Especially with their aggressive feature rollout schedule they kept up while I was using it. #devdiscuss
  • kylegalbraith Dec 12 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Tuning in for the #devdiscuss Twitter chat, haven't been to one in a while!
  • ThePracticalDev Dec 12 @ 9:05 PM EST
    What are some examples of great UIs? (Pics/gifs welcome) What makes them great? What does it take to deliver a good human interface? #devdiscuss
  • mrskellyvaughn Dec 12 @ 9:07 PM EST
    I live in the e-commerce world, so I tend to get my inspiration from online shopping. (Market research, amirite?) Bellroy is by far one of my favorite online stores at the moment in terms of both UI and UX. https://t.co/DkC8iyFW1C #DevDiscuss
  • ajw1970 Dec 12 @ 9:08 PM EST
    They had information density without being cluttered. Very good organization. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @thinkorswim
  • MxRozen Dec 12 @ 9:09 PM EST
    While we're at it - anyone know of any other frameworks like material UI or bootstrap? Seems like those two are the only ones I've seen used #DevDiscuss
  • kylegalbraith Dec 12 @ 9:11 PM EST
    I actually Buffer has a great UI. It is to the point. I can login accomplish my task and be done. Really important for UI/UX to make that happen. #devdiscuss
  • gatlingxyz Dec 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Oh, I do know some good UI/UX for #DevDiscuss. Always a pleasing experience when I go buy stuff from https://t.co/5iOsj5YGXg
  • nick_canz Dec 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
    #devdiscuss I’m a big fan of @rstudio Most IDEs require a lot of investment to become proficient, but rstudio is quick to pick up *and* very powerful
  • orderwithchaos Dec 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
    UI has to be intuitive, consistent, simple, and easy to use. E.g., @system76 @pragprog @rstudio #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @system76, @pragprog, @rstudio
  • codingwcookie Dec 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
    I enjoy use voice as a UI, Alexa, Cortana, Google and Siri have answered many basic questions for me. πŸ˜€ #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • mrskellyvaughn Dec 12 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Can we talk about how great the https://t.co/PQrP7eDeRJ UI is? #devdiscuss
  • ajw1970 Dec 12 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Not a touch screen friendly menu though. Using Edge with Win 10 Pro on Surface Pro (2017). #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @gatlingxyz
  • bendhalpern Dec 12 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Yes we can 😊 #DevDiscuss
  • ajw1970 Dec 12 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Indeed. Nothing like being able to add something to my shopping list while my hands are wet while doing dishes. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • phallstrom Dec 12 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Zurb Foundation. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @MxRozen
  • IgnoreIntuition Dec 12 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Apps like Things and Fantastical are great as they present the right information in the appropriate context. Apps should be designed around user behavior. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • courtneyxann Dec 12 @ 9:22 PM EST
    I actually, strangely, really like the TurboTax redesign from last year. They took a complicated process (filling out taxes) and boiled it down to simple yes/no answerable questions. https://t.co/rXh4QY4Z7T #devdiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev Dec 12 @ 9:05 PM EST
      What are some examples of great UIs? (Pics/gifs welcome) What makes them great? What does it take to deliver a good human interface? #devdiscuss
  • gdavis92 Dec 12 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Sublime Text. Just the project folders, open files, and a few footer links. #devdiscuss
  • DanFellini Dec 12 @ 9:24 PM EST
    I agree about Siri, etc. being a great UI, but I think the major hurdle to adoption is that most people are too shy to talk to, basically, a robot, when in public. I know I definitely am... #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • ajw1970 Dec 12 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Interesting... never heard of this before. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @phallstrom, @MxRozen
  • DanFellini Dec 12 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Also, for some reason I can't quite identify, my dog is PETRIFIED of Siri. I don't know if it's the inflection I use when I speak, or if its Siri's response tone and voice... But he'll hide in the bathroom like there's a thunderstorm... #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ajw1970, @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Dec 12 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Wow. 😲 I’ve never heard of a pet avoiding a voice UI before. My dog πŸ• does well with Siri and Alexa. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @DanFellini, @ajw1970, @ThePracticalDev
  • ThePracticalDev Dec 12 @ 9:29 PM EST
    I'm thinking about calling #devdiscuss early tonight to let folks focus on #AlabamaSenateElection. Feel free to carry on the discussion, but I think the energy is elsewhere an that's perfectly fine. πŸ’™
  • ajw1970 Dec 12 @ 9:29 PM EST
    That's interesting. Our dog doesn't seem to be even curious about Alexa. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @DanFellini, @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • gumnos Dec 12 @ 9:30 PM EST
    While it might get hate for saying so, I love vi's UI/UX (once you overcome the initial learning cΜΆuΜΆrΜΆvΜΆeΜΆ wall). The composability of "count+command+motion/object" means learning one new command is means it can be applied to every motion/object I already know. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Dec 12 @ 9:31 PM EST
    There is a dog πŸ• and a cat 🐈 skill on Alexa that would bark or meow. That’s the only time he has been curious about Alexa. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ajw1970, @DanFellini, @ThePracticalDev
  • codingwcookie Dec 12 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Have a good night. πŸŒ™ #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • ajw1970 Dec 12 @ 9:33 PM EST
    I liked vi when I was a younger man and liked things that required inside knowledge to use well. I don't get into those types of things as much anymore. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @gumnos, @ThePracticalDev
  • gdavis92 Dec 12 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Anyone have (a) go-to article(s) about building/designing UI? #devdiscuss
  • gumnos Dec 12 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Likewise, new motion/objects apply to every command I already know. On multiple occasions, I've taken a guess at "the convention for text-objects is 'i{char}' or 'a{char}', and while I don't know if {thing} is a text object, my guess is often correct. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • courtneyxann Dec 12 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Not necessarily a go-to article but https://t.co/ruixCNkUoU is the best place to find articles about user research and user patterns. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @gdavis92
  • DanFellini Dec 12 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Uhg. I came here to get away from it for a little bit. But understood. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • ajw1970 Dec 12 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Huh. Those freak ME out. Can't imagine what our dog would do. Ankle bumping little monster machines. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @DanFellini, @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev
  • Programazing Dec 12 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Check out my website/blog at https://t.co/4DAQVTUa1s #DevDiscuss
  • lucus_patrick Dec 12 @ 9:56 PM EST
    .@ThePracticalDev #devdiscuss for a great UI keep accessibility in mind always. My blind colleague (and programmer!) loves alt-text. pls don’t have him click on a map when choosing what state to mail something.
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
    • ThePracticalDev Dec 12 @ 9:05 PM EST
      What are some examples of great UIs? (Pics/gifs welcome) What makes them great? What does it take to deliver a good human interface? #devdiscuss