Heuristic Evaluation
Heuristic evaluation is a usability inspection method where experts evaluate a user interface against a set of established usability principles, known as heuristics. It involves systematically examining a design to identify potential usability problems without involving actual users. This method is commonly used in user experience (UX) design and human-computer interaction to improve product interfaces early in the development process.
Developers should learn heuristic evaluation to enhance the usability of their applications, especially when working on front-end or full-stack projects where user experience is critical. It is particularly useful during the design and prototyping phases to catch issues before user testing, saving time and resources. For example, it helps identify navigation problems, consistency issues, or error-handling flaws in web or mobile apps.