#UI-UX Development

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How to Improve UX Design —7 key Points that Affect usability

To enhance UX, identifying and addressing the “weak spots” in the interface is imperative. These common trouble areas often harbor the reasons behind a suboptimal user experience, and recognizing them early is key for efficient and cost-effective solutions. Ideally, a thorough UI — UX Development & audit precedes any improvements, but understanding the fundamentals of UX testing and the tools available is vital for professional growth. Read More.

[codingquill]

JavaScript Fundamentals

I have recently completed a course that extensively covered the foundational principles of JavaScript, and I'm here to provide you with a concise overview. This post will enable you to grasp the fundamental concepts without the need to enroll in the course.

Prerequisites: Fundamental HTML Comprehension

Before delving into JavaScript, it is imperative to possess a basic understanding of HTML. Knowledge of CSS, while beneficial, is not mandatory, as it primarily pertains to the visual aspects of web pages.

Manipulating HTML Text with JavaScript

When it comes to modifying text using JavaScript, the innerHTML function is the go-to tool. Let's break down the process step by step:

Initiate the process by selecting the HTML element whose text you intend to modify. This selection can be accomplished by employing various DOM (Document Object Model) element selection methods offered by JavaScript ( I'll talk about them in a second )

Optionally, you can store the selected element in a variable (we'll get into variables shortly).

Employ the innerHTML function to substitute the existing text with your desired content.

Element Selection: IDs or Classes

You have the opportunity to enhance your element selection by assigning either an ID or a class:

Assigning an ID:

To uniquely identify an element, the .getElementById() function is your go-to choice. Here's an example in HTML and JavaScript:

HTML:

<button id="btnSearch">Search</button>

JavaScript:

document.getElementById("btnSearch").innerHTML = "Not working";

This code snippet will alter the text within the button from "Search" to "Not working."

Assigning a Class:

For broader selections of elements, you can assign a class and use the .querySelector() function. Keep in mind that this method can select multiple elements, in contrast to .getElementById(), which typically focuses on a single element and is more commonly used.

Variables

Let's keep it simple: What's a variable? Well, think of it as a container where you can put different things—these things could be numbers, words, characters, or even true/false values. These various types of stuff that you can store in a variable are called DATA TYPES.

Now, some programming languages are pretty strict about mentioning these data types. Take C and C++, for instance; they're what we call "Typed" languages, and they really care about knowing the data type.

But here's where JavaScript stands out: When you create a variable in JavaScript, you don't have to specify its data type or anything like that. JavaScript is pretty laid-back when it comes to data types.

So, how do you make a variable in JavaScript?

There are three main keywords you need to know: var, let, and const.

But if you're just starting out, here's what you need to know :

const: Use this when you want your variable to stay the same, not change. It's like a constant, as the name suggests.

var and let: These are the ones you use when you're planning to change the value stored in the variable as your program runs.

Note that var is rarely used nowadays

Check this out:

let Variable1 = 3; var Variable2 = "This is a string"; const Variable3 = true;

Notice how we can store all sorts of stuff without worrying about declaring their types in JavaScript. It's one of the reasons JavaScript is a popular choice for beginners.

Arrays

Arrays are a basically just a group of variables stored in one container ( A container is what ? a variable , So an array is also just a variable ) , now again since JavaScript is easy with datatypes it is not considered an error to store variables of different datatypeslet

for example :

myArray = [1 , 2, 4 , "Name"];

Objects in JavaScript

Objects play a significant role, especially in the world of OOP : object-oriented programming (which we'll talk about in another post). For now, let's focus on understanding what objects are and how they mirror real-world objects.

In our everyday world, objects possess characteristics or properties. Take a car, for instance; it boasts attributes like its color, speed rate, and make.

So, how do we represent a car in JavaScript? A regular variable won't quite cut it, and neither will an array. The answer lies in using an object.

const Car = { color: "red", speedRate: "200km", make: "Range Rover" };

In this example, we've encapsulated the car's properties within an object called Car. This structure is not only intuitive but also aligns with how real-world objects are conceptualized and represented in JavaScript.

Variable Scope

There are three variable scopes : global scope, local scope, and function scope. Let's break it down in plain terms.

Global Scope: Think of global scope as the wild west of variables. When you declare a variable here, it's like planting a flag that says, "I'm available everywhere in the code!" No need for any special enclosures or curly braces.

Local Scope: Picture local scope as a cozy room with its own rules. When you create a variable inside a pair of curly braces, like this:

//Not here { const Variable1 = true; //Variable1 can only be used here } //Neither here

Variable1 becomes a room-bound secret. You can't use it anywhere else in the code

Function Scope: When you declare a variable inside a function (don't worry, we'll cover functions soon), it's a member of an exclusive group. This means you can only name-drop it within that function. .

So, variable scope is all about where you place your variables and where they're allowed to be used.

Adding in user input

To capture user input in JavaScript, you can use various methods and techniques depending on the context, such as web forms, text fields, or command-line interfaces.We’ll only talk for now about HTML forms

HTML Forms:

You can create HTML forms using the &lt;;form> element and capture user input using various input elements like text fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more.

JavaScript can then be used to access and process the user's input.

Functions in JavaScript

Think of a function as a helpful individual with a specific task. Whenever you need that task performed in your code, you simply call upon this capable "person" to get the job done.

Declaring a Function: Declaring a function is straightforward. You define it like this:

function functionName() { // The code that defines what the function does goes here }

Then, when you need the function to carry out its task, you call it by name:

functionName();

Using Functions in HTML: Functions are often used in HTML to handle events. But what exactly is an event? It's when a user interacts with something on a web page, like clicking a button, following a link, or interacting with an image.

Event Handling: JavaScript helps us determine what should happen when a user interacts with elements on a webpage. Here's how you might use it:

HTML:

<button onclick="FunctionName()" id="btnEvent">Click me</button>

JavaScript:

function FunctionName() { var toHandle = document.getElementById("btnEvent"); // Once I've identified my button, I can specify how to handle the click event here }

In this example, when the user clicks the "Click me" button, the JavaScript function FunctionName() is called, and you can specify how to handle that event within the function.

Arrow functions : is a type of functions that was introduced in ES6, you can read more about it in the link below

If Statements

These simple constructs come into play in your code, no matter how advanced your projects become.

If Statements Demystified: Let's break it down. "If" is precisely what it sounds like: if something holds true, then do something. You define a condition within parentheses, and if that condition evaluates to true, the code enclosed in curly braces executes.

If statements are your go-to tool for handling various scenarios, including error management, addressing specific cases, and more.

Writing an If Statement:

if (Variable === "help") { console.log("Send help"); // The console.log() function outputs information to the console }

In this example, if the condition inside the parentheses (in this case, checking if the Variable is equal to "help") is true, the code within the curly braces gets executed.

Else and Else If Statements

Else: When the "if" condition is not met, the "else" part kicks in. It serves as a safety net, ensuring your program doesn't break and allowing you to specify what should happen in such cases.

Else If: Now, what if you need to check for a particular condition within a series of possibilities? That's where "else if" steps in. It allows you to examine and handle specific cases that require unique treatment.

Styling Elements with JavaScript

This is the beginner-friendly approach to changing the style of elements in JavaScript. It involves selecting an element using its ID or class, then making use of the .style.property method to set the desired styling property.

Example:

Let's say you have an HTML button with the ID "myButton," and you want to change its background color to red using JavaScript. Here's how you can do it:

HTML: <button id="myButton">Click me</button>

JavaScript:

// Select the button element by its ID const buttonElement = document.getElementById("myButton"); // Change the background color property buttonElement.style.backgroundColor = "red";

In this example, we first select the button element by its ID using document.getElementById("myButton"). Then, we use .style.backgroundColor to set the background color property of the button to "red." This straightforward approach allows you to dynamically change the style of HTML elements using JavaScript.

[izicodes]

My manager said I can be a part of the UI/UX design process so I get to have more designing prototypes of the websites kind of tickets soon and I'm so happy~!

As much as I love coding, I also love designing stuff that might/might not be implemented later on~!

[askagamedev]

My friend is making an arcade racer and I've been playtesting his builds for him. He didn't go into it thinking it'd be easy but there's a ton of things he didn't at all realize would be a headache going into it. Obviously all games are hard to make but some are more apparent about their daunting nature. Which genres are deceptively difficult even if reasonably possible by a small indie team? What surprised you when you hit the big leagues?

Whenever I do solo dev work, the feature that always takes the longest and tends to require the most work to get something playable by actual players is the UI. Building out the gameplay features is always a lot of fun, but you can only go so far by fiddling with variables and restarting. There's always a significant amount of UI groundwork that needs to be done in order to make a game playable at all, just because of how much information needs to be conveyed to the player.

Whenever I build support into a game for different characters, cars, tracks, loadouts, etc. then each of those options needs its own way to choose that option from a list of available choices. That display must show a lot of information to the player so she can make an informed decision (e.g. this car has fast acceleration, that one has high top speed, this other one corners well, etc.), which all requires an intuitive screen layout, information presented, and so on and so forth.

Small-team dev also tends to build more system-driven games because it's more dev-time-efficient than creating single-use narrative-driven content. The tradeoff is that system-driven content also requires significantly more UI to convey all of that information to the player. This means games with a lot of options for players to choose tend to require a lot of UI work, which is something many hobbyists don't think about when starting.

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[destined-productions]

I know it isn't not everyone enjoys making UI's, but I am really enjoying getting the flow right. The help even detects if controller or keyboard was used last. Everything feels fluid and responsive.

I am a solo dev from Australia turning children's physics toys into a game cause I couldn't find one to play, so trying to make one myself!

If you want to support me please wishlist on steam or visit the website to find out more mightymarbles.com

[eccentricstylist]

Gamers of Tumblr!

For context, here is what I currently have -- it's a bit more in line with "Activate instructions only when needed", but I'm curious to know if having them at game start might be helpful. Any advice is appreciated, thank you! :)

[windsails]

ohh!!! i had a really good idea. a social media site with a circular timeline called samsara

[samuraiunicorn]

New screenshots featuring our updated HUD. Finally getting this UI design in and mostly functional has been a huge step forward for the overall feel of quality in the demo.

[uxtitanofficial]

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[harmonyfriends]

so i've been cracking open this sonic fangame thing i last worked on in 2019. it's based on someone else's framework but i'd been in the process of completely reimplementing its character controller and action system and kinda left the job half done. that's gonna be hard to pick up from where i left off on so as warmup I've been adapting the UI work I did before to work for a shadow the hedgehog theme (which is what I am now going for). I know it's kinda silly to polish this sort of thing before you have any sort of a functioning game, and in changing the game's identity there's no longer any symbolic meaning to the triangle motif that it has going on, but I still think I kinda popped off with it tbh

btw sorry about the terrible color-shifted placeholder sonic. if anyone good at editing models and animations wants to help me put shadow in a dress in the unity engine please contact me on discord @ gamedevkirlia (real)

[cosmicfunnies]

Working on the final project for class which is re designing my website. The goal is to have this up by September so I’m working on hi fidelity prototypes

Wish me luck!

[yokaizuna-sumo]

It took more work than I thought it would, but I polished up the game's UI and added some options. It even works with controller pretty well now!

[alocad4]

Diseño web

¡Hola! Les dejo mi servicio de diseñadora web, si me ayudan a compartirlo les agradecería. <3

[keaganjervis]

Tumblr's new dashboard layout

Did you, like me, hop onto our beloved hellsite this morning, and find your dash looking like this?

Were you, like me, pretty unimpressed with the new layout?

Did you, like me, imagine a world in which your dashboard could look a bit... less? Well, imagine no more:

(Thanks to @nyancrimew for making the perfect post to showcase my changes at precisely the moment I was taking screenshots)

One of the advantages to being a front-end web dev is that, when I don't like how a website looks, I can change how it looks in my browser. And now, you can too.

Install a browser extension that lets you inject custom CSS. I use Code Injector for Firefox, but you can take your pick - just search for "[Browser name] custom css [plugin/extension]" in your search engine of choice

Create a new rule for tumblr.com, and paste in this snippet of CSS: https://pastebin.com/LnAduQnM

I've bumped the left-hand sidebar off to the edge of the screen, hidden the right-hand sidebar, centered the feed in the remaining space, and increased the width of the feed a bit. I've also reverted to an older version of the Tumblr blue, and added li'l arrows from posts to their associated avatars, because I'm a crusty old curmudgeon who hates change.

Feel free to tweak these changes to your heart's content; I know I'll be doing so for my own use - this was just a quick first cut to make my dash a bit less claustrophobic.

And don't forget to go leave some feedback for @staff to let them know how you feel about these changes. Squeaky wheels, and all that.

[destined-productions]

I really spend way to much time trying to make menus feel fun to interact with. Here is my marble skin select menu. I really just enjoy running my mouse over the marbles and watching them bobble, the way they appear, and the one you select updates on the button as well as on the main menu. What can i add to make better?

I am a solo dev from Australia turning children's physics toys into a game cause I couldn't find one to play, so trying to make one myself!

If you want to support me please wishlist on steam or visit the website to find out more mightymarbles.com

[eccentricstylist]

Mockups:

Current UI (inventory button contains objectives as well):