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A user is an agent, often a human agent (end-user) instead of a software agent, who uses a computer or network service.

A user is an agent, either a human agent (end-user) or software agent, who uses a computer or network service. A user often has a user account and is identified by a username (also user name), screen name (also screenname), nickname (also nick), or handle. In UX a user is most of the time a real person.

Questions having the tag regards user satisfaction and task completion capability within the field of User Experience.

Referencs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_(computing)

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Rules that enforce reciprocation - What is this principle called?

In certain websites or communication apps users are often forced to enable certain settings so that they are able to see others actions. For example, LinkedIn shows Who's viewed your Profile only if you enable the feature for your…
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How to safely transition users from an old interface to a new one?

We're about to launch a new interface of an order form (which is arguably better, based on research and user testing). At this time we don't want to hurt feelings, or shock returning visitors who are used to making orders on our current system. Are…
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Resources for UI Architectural Concepts

I started getting my hands around some of the following UI related concepts but I thought it would be wise to request the experts I am aware of along these lines… • UI Design Concepts (Principles around Wireframes, Usability concepts, common…
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What are the advantages of using a specific program for site maps and user flows?

I was wondering if there is a specific program where people make their user flows? Does it matter where or is it fine to use any?
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How to create a business directory without business owners' explicit consent?

I'm working on a business directory for my city, and seeding it with public information (data that was already available in the web or in physical directories which anyone has access to see). I know for a fact that this is not illegal; after all,…
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Blocked User Functionality

We have an iOS app that lets user post and share content. An admin can block certain users. Once a user is blocked the content they have posted will not be visible to anyone else. Additionally, we are considering not letting such users post any new…
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Is it bad UX to have animation on a user's profile page to highlight the info they haven't given yet?

Let's say some personal info, like interests or location, would really improve the usefulness of my site. Is it excessive to have my profile pages set up so that, when a user opens their own profile, forms open up to show what could/should be added?…
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Process layouts and userflows

I was wondering if there is a difference between process layouts and userflows when it comes to ux? Or are they the same but can be mentioned in either name?
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What is the best way to let users understand what widget's function about?

Ok, let say u developing an application, there are a lot of widgets on it like (CheckBox, RadioButton, Button, List....) Sometimes the name of widgets telling what it is about. Ex: There 2 radiobuttons & Its name Business or Personal o Business …
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What should happen to a user's data when their account within a team is deleted?

In a SaaS app, users each have their own account and they're all part of a team. Let's say the SaaS is a document creation/sharing app. If a user is deleted or leaves the app, what happens to "artifacts" of them being a member of the team.…
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