An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Software patterns have been helping us design better software for many years. They capture and effectively transmit highly useful knowledge that was once solely in the minds of gurus.

Ah, Forget It
Most people who think they're using patterns really aren't. Tool support for patterns has been a failure, and the first truly great pattern language has yet to be written. If this is as far as we can get in 10 years, it's time to pack it in.

"Alexander reminded the crowd that the real purpose of any pattern language must be nothing short of improving human existence. That was a lot for a stadium-sized crowd of engineers to swallow."

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Software Usability: Overcoming the Barriers

Guest Editor: Carolyn Snyder

The pressure on IT practitioners to be first to market with a product that is right the first time has never been greater. Unfortunately, the adoption of more effective development processes to address this challenge has been slow in coming. How can developers create software with greater usability in the face of skimpy training budgets and tightening deadlines? Cutter IT Journal, software usability expert Carolyn Snyder and a seasoned group of usability veterans will impart their experiences and lessons learned to help your organization diagnose and treat problems in your development processes and create better software more quickly.




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