Under the Radar

7: Building New Features

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Dec 18, 2015
Discover the intricacies of designing and building new features in apps. Learn how user feedback drives the evolution of tools like Voice Boost. Explore the balance between managing user expectations and simplifying functionalities. Hear about the shift from traditional versioning to iterative updates for apps. Delve into the concept of 'quality of life improvements' and how refining existing features can enhance overall user experience.
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ADVICE

Bottom-Up and Top-Down Development

  • Start feature development with a simple UI and robust backend.
  • This allows for quick prototyping and testing.
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Rapid Prototyping and Personal Testing

  • David Smith builds features quickly and uses them personally for testing.
  • He prefers stock UI kit components for rapid prototyping and UI skinning.
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Voice Boost Development

  • Overcast's Voice Boost started with multiple levels (off, reduce, enhance, boost).
  • User confusion during beta testing led to simplification into a single on/off boost.
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