Partial Recall » Links for 2009-09-02

Browser Look and Feel (BLAF) Guidelines [Oracle - 2004] – The BLAF Guidelines are a set of specifications regarding common UI components, templates, flows, and general heuristics. These specifications should be used to develop html-based Oracle products to provide a consistent user experience regarding look and feel of applications, flow of applications, layout of pages, and interaction of components. Using the guidelines to design your application will also ensure a consistent suite of applications and tight product integration.
Inline Validation in Web Forms [A List Apart - Sep 01, 2009] – Our participants were faster, more successful, less error-prone, and more satisfied when they used the forms with inline validation.
The Dark Side Of Usability: When Business Goals & User Goals Collide [Search Engine Land - Aug 21, 2009] – We’ve all experienced it at some point; the sneaking suspicion that those we’ve chosen to trust may not be entirely worthy.

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