UI patterns

User interface patterns are the hardware and software systems by which people interact with machines. The communication between man and machine exists within input and output. Learn about existing UI patterns with updated news, articles and tips in this topic section.

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Designing Web apps and Web UIs for software developers

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Reactive programming is all the rage at Fluent 2016

Find out why Microsoft's Matthew Podwysocki said he believes good reactive programming means developers embrace the Observable design pattern and create reliable, asynchronous systems.

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CSS (cascading style sheets)

This definition explains the meaning of cascading style sheets (CSS) and how using them with HTML pages is a user interface (UI) development best practice that complies with the separation of concerns design pattern. Continue Reading
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a text-based approach to describing how content contained within an HTML file is structured. Continue Reading
Portlet tutorial: Defining and namespacing JavaScript objects

A great deal of frustration can ensue when referencing JavaScript objects within a portlet. Defining a namespacing JavaScript component properly will help avoid that. Continue Reading

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Using the BFF pattern to keep UIs flexible and reliable

BFF is a simple design pattern that can help developers address UI-related challenges, such as problematic coupling, overfetching of data and inconsistent error handling. Continue Reading
Will voice user interfaces usurp the traditional UI?

It would appear that innovation has stalled in terms of mobile and desktop user interfaces, which is why voice user interfaces might be the future for application interactions. Continue Reading

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How a DevOps process can drive better end user experiences

While many organizations adopt a DevOps process to improve deployment and integration, the benefits extend right through to the user experience. Continue Reading
A technical expert's guide to software product design

When initiating a new project, there are a number of dos and don'ts when it comes to software product design you need to be aware of. Continue Reading
Software architecture: Five things every developer should know

Learn five things every developer should know about software architecture for present-day technologies. Continue Reading

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What's the best image optimization for web and mobile apps?

When it comes to images and application development, the optimization opportunities are endless. Expert George Lawton outlines the choices and the challenges. Continue Reading