Tag: User Experience

UX Chronicles: How OpenAI Broke Sora

Posted on by David (dotNetDave) McCarter

The article critiques OpenAI's Sora 2 platform, highlighting its worsened user experience compared to Sora 1. Key features have been removed, leading to confusion and inefficiency for users. The author argues that Sora 2 exemplifies a troubling industry trend called "enshittification," where tech platforms degrade service after users have invested in them, prompting potential user migration to alternatives.

UX Chronicles: Why Developers Should Care About User Experience (Yes, You!)

Posted on by David (dotNetDave) McCarter

User Experience (UX) focuses on the emotional and practical interactions users have with software. It emphasizes designing with the user in mind, which is often overlooked by engineers and managers. Effective UX involves usability, accessibility, performance, and more. Improving UX enhances user satisfaction, loyalty, and overall product success in software development.