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Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition
by Steve Krug
from New Riders Press

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Great book full of truths.
  If you are looking for a book with the main principles about web usability do not hesitate and buy this book. It might be a little bit outdated but 90% of the book is still totally true. Don't miss it!!

• An absolutely stunning book on usability
  This book is fabulous. It is very clear and easy to read, it points out how far you can get by just using common sense (and how you can develop it if you haven't got it), includes basic design principles and human psychology as well as some pretty strong examples. It shows you how a usability test can be performed and talks about what you should focus on. I very much like the approach that there is no average user and not just one correct way to design a site. This book is of great value, a true classic and... more info

• Common sense...so why did I buy it?
  Bought because it was on Joel on Software's reading list. Clear and simple, easy to understand. If picked up in a shop, I would not have bought it.
  - not much content, lots of whitespace, large fonts, lots of images
  - common sense (ie, most of it you probably already know)
  Read a few pages, then sent it to a friend who is building her first website.

• Reinforced Common Sense
  As the subtitle says, it is mostly common sense. But to have it reinforced like this turns judging web site designs into a much simpler task. I found myself feeling like I had confirmation for many thoughts I have on the subject, but it raised my awareness of different user view points to a higher level. One item that was quite new to me though was the subject of usability testing. He explains his approach quite well and makes it sound quite easy and very useful. If nothing else, it gives you a sense of... more info

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