Numeronym for the word "Observability" (O + 11 letters + N), the ability to observe the internal states of a system based on its external outputs, facilitating troubleshooting and performance optimization. Crucial for monitoring and understanding system performance and behavior.
A tool in Google Search Console that allows webmasters to instruct Google to ignore certain backlinks, typically used to combat negative SEO. Crucial for maintaining a healthy backlink profile and protecting against negative SEO practices.
A planning method that starts with defining a desirable future and then works backwards to identify steps to achieve that future. Important for strategic planning and setting long-term goals in design and development.
Readability is a design principle that emphasizes making text easy to read and understand. Crucial for enhancing user comprehension and engagement in digital and print media.
The error of making decisions based solely on quantitative observations and ignoring all other factors. Important for ensuring a holistic approach to decision-making.
A short, daily meeting (separate from Standup) for the development team to sync on progress and plan for the day, part of the Scrum agile framework. Crucial for maintaining team alignment and momentum in agile projects.
The tendency for images to be more easily remembered than words, highlighting the power of visual communication. Crucial for designing effective visual content that enhances memory retention and user engagement.
A prioritized list of tasks, features, and technical debt items that need to be addressed by the engineering team. Essential for managing and organizing work in software development projects.
A writing and design principle that suggests that things grouped in threes are more satisfying, effective, and memorable for audiences. Important for creating impactful and memorable content and designs.
The planning, development, and management of content to meet business and user needs, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all channels. Essential for creating cohesive and impactful content that aligns with business goals and user needs.
A concept describing how motivation fluctuates over time, influenced by various factors such as goals, rewards, and external circumstances. Crucial for designing systems that align with users' motivational states to maximize engagement and productivity.
A comprehensive review of a brand's design assets and practices to ensure consistency and effectiveness. Important for maintaining a cohesive and effective brand identity.
Anchoring (also known as Focalism) is a cognitive bias where individuals rely heavily on the first piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions. Crucial for understanding and mitigating initial information's impact on user decision-making processes.
The speed at which users start using a new product, typically measured as a percentage of the target market over a specific period. Essential for evaluating the success of a product launch and planning subsequent strategies.
The observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes. Useful for designing experiences that maintain user engagement and satisfaction over time.
The use of natural language processing to identify and extract subjective information from text, determining the sentiment expressed. Crucial for understanding public opinion and customer feedback.
Designing systems and processes to effectively respond to and manage crises, ensuring resilience and quick recovery. Crucial for preparing for unexpected events and minimizing their impact.
The use of visual elements to draw attention to important information or guide user actions. Important for enhancing user experience and ensuring key information is noticed.
The tendency to perceive a greater quantity as a better value, regardless of the actual utility. Important for understanding consumer behavior and designing effective marketing strategies.
The process by which attention is guided by internal goals and external stimuli, affecting how information is processed and remembered. Useful for designing user interfaces that direct user attention effectively.
Business-to-Government (B2G), a business model where products or services are sold to governments. Important for understanding and navigating public sector markets.
A philosophy that emphasizes reason and logic as the primary sources of knowledge and truth. Useful for understanding the foundations of logical thinking and decision-making in design and development.
The process by which search engines organize and store web content to facilitate fast and accurate information retrieval. Crucial for understanding how search engines work and ensuring that web content is accessible and searchable.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a methodology that uses visual modeling to support system requirements, design, analysis, and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle. Essential for managing complex systems, improving communication among stakeholders, and enhancing the overall quality and efficiency of systems engineering processes.
Drivers, Approvers, Contributors, and Informed (DACI) is a responsibility assignment framework that clarifies roles and responsibilities. Essential for making clear and effective decisions in collaborative environments.
A blend of physical and digital experiences to create a cohesive user experience. Important for integrating online and offline customer interactions.
A metric used to rank leads based on their engagement with a brand, indicating their readiness to purchase. Crucial for prioritizing leads and improving sales efficiency.
A design principle that suggests using an odd number of elements in a composition to create visual interest and balance. Crucial for creating aesthetically pleasing designs.
A comprehensive list of all content within a system, used to manage and optimize content. Essential for organizing, auditing, and improving content strategy.
Must have, Should have, Could have, and Won't have (MoSCoW) is a method used to prioritize features or tasks. Crucial for effective project management and ensuring focus on essential features.
The practice of promoting and defending the value of design within an organization or community. Crucial for ensuring that design considerations are prioritized and integrated into decision-making processes.
A pricing strategy where a high-priced option is introduced first to set a reference point, making other options seem more attractive in comparison. Important for shaping user perceptions of value and creating a benchmark for other pricing options.