Usability
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take for example you and me--
throw us in this "group"
two sites are presented to us-
we are asked, "Which is easier to navigate, which is more usable to you"
You say A- I say B
Both are obvious USABLE- we went through both websites but individually we determined what suits us and our needs.
Two different opinions- no ultimate truth.
The developer then, based on a fitting determinationof what is best for the communication- creates a version of our results.
Now we have even more opinions- more usable suggestions- no ultimate truth.
Now we have web navigation that "Can be used" that are usuable and convenient to the user- all based on a subjective experience and suggestion.. not on any type of truth.
If both websites had Usable objects (buttons, links, whatever) and one was choosen over the next there is no such thing as usability as a final concept- just an interpretation of what is more suiting for the clients needs.
Here is the proper definition of "Usability" via the dictionary..
1. That can be used: usable byproducts.
2. Fit for use; convenient to use: usable spare parts
3. The effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction with which users can achieve tasks in a particular environment of a product. High usability means a system is: easy to learn and remember; efficient, visually pleasing and fun to use; and quick to recover from errors.
All of that is competely based on a subjective opinion.