The previous chapters introduced the world of object-oriented programming and databases. In closing this part, we will briefly discuss graphical user interfaces, because they are an absolute must for ...

It wasn't just cost and Moore's law. The graphical user interface -- now known as the GUI ("gooey") -- is what really made computing widespread, personal and ubiquitous. Its friendly icons and ...

A natural user interface (NUI) is an interface that's designed to feel as natural as possible to users as they interact with a computing system or application. NUIs are intuitive, engaging and easy to ...

A new model of user experience (UX) is rapidly evolving, popping up in smartphone and web applications everywhere. This model is referred to by a common term, “messaging” – but the simplicity of the ...