January 2021
While we've continued to make incremental improvements to the site since the first release in January, moving forward we will package major new functionality and recaps of updates into releases about every 8 weeks. Thanks to @allie-shaw and @sofya-UX for their contributions for this release!
Here's what we have for the Jan 2021 release:
New methods
As we develop this tool, we will continue to add new methods that capture our recommended ways of working.
- Tree testing: Validate assumptions and ideas about a site structure using Optimal Workshop or other tools.
- Page quality audit: As part of early discovery on a project, run this automated test to identify tasks the whole team can start working on right away.
Overhauled methods
In addition to adding new tools, we will continually revisit and revise existing tools to align with our practice.
- Heuristic evaluation: We've updated this method to better describe who to include in this activity and what criteria to evaluate against.
Resource updates
As we review existing methods, we'll make updates to linked resources as needed.
- Removed "cartography" article from Journey Mapping method resources.
- Separated stakeholder and user interviews into independent methods.
- Renamed Task Flow Analysis to User Flow Diagramming and moved it to the Interpretation section since it's generally based on findings from the Observation activities.
Tech enhancements
- Added Google Analytics
- Added social card content (for better sharing experience)
Launching Discussions
As we move forward with planning for the next cycle, we'll begin to use the new GitHub feature Discussions to capture feedback and ideas.