048 - (ORCA Series #4) - Top Attributes to Consider for Every Object
Oct 29, 2023
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The podcast discusses the 15 attributes to consider for every object in your system, including names, unique IDs, timestamps, and visual representations. It emphasizes the importance of order IDs for food orders and the concept of roll-ups from nested objects. The hosts also mention the overlap with the OUX masterclass and recap previous episodes on noun foraging, system modeling, and CTA discovery.
Attribute discovery is crucial for understanding complex systems in object-oriented user experiences.
Distinguishing between status, state, and stage attributes is essential for intentional design and clear definitions.
Deep dives
Overview of the ORCA Process
The podcast episode discusses the ORCA process, which stands for objects, relationships, calls to action, and attributes. The host explains that each step of the ORCA process is important for designing user experiences. The current episode focuses specifically on attribute discovery, where the host shares 15 attributes that are commonly seen in different types of objects. The attributes are considered as gut-check questions for each object, and a free PDF guide of these attributes is provided. The host emphasizes that attribute discovery is a crucial step in understanding complex systems.
Differentiating Status, State, and Stage
The podcast delves into the distinction between three attributes: status, state, and stage. The host emphasizes that although these terms are often used interchangeably, they have unique meanings in the context of object-oriented user experiences. Status refers to the verification or approval from an authoritative source. State indicates the stage of an object based on user actions and can be reversible. Stage represents the progression of an object through a pipeline or process. The host highlights the importance of clear definitions and intentional shape-shifting when utilizing these attributes.
The Role of Type and Privacy Setting
The episode discusses the attributes of type and privacy setting. Type refers to the level of specificity in categorizing objects, such as differentiating between boat, train, and bus within the broader category of vehicle. Privacy setting determines whether an object instance is public or private. The host notes that both attributes can have additional complexity depending on specific user requirements. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of considering attribute-level privacy and reinforcing the value of asking questions early in the design process to address complexity effectively.
Core Content vs Metadata
The podcast explores the distinction between core content and metadata attributes. Core content includes essential details of an object, such as its name, unique ID, and visual representation. Metadata attributes, on the other hand, provide additional information about an object, such as its date, author, and popularity. The host highlights how categorizing attributes as core content or metadata helps with understanding user interactions, sorting, filtering, and structuring system data. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of teasing out these distinctions for effective object-oriented design.
In this fourth installment of the ORCA Series, Sophia discusses the 15 attributes that you'll want to consider for every single object in your system. Think about this like a gut check or a question guide for each object. Plus, a totally free PDF guide version of this podcast outlining these 15 attributes