Software Developers as Users: Semiotic Investigations in Human-Centered Software Development

Sieckenius de Souza, Clarisse; Fontoura de Gusmão Cerqueira, Renato; Marques Afonso, Luiz; Rossi de Mello Brandão, Rafael; Soares Jansen Ferreira, Juliana

This book presents the SigniFYI Suite of conceptual and methodological tools, designed to uncover meanings inscribed in software, their origins, intent and consequences to identify and trace correlating patterns; from software design and development to software use and experience.

Based on the study of Semiotic Engineering, the book advances the e study of Human-Centered Computing (HCC), inviting professionals, researchers, teachers and students to reflect upon how subjective and cultural values manifest themselves through software models, programs and user interfaces.

Theauthors weave a mesh of technical, theoretical and philosophical considerations of what it means to build and use software, exploring what we (professionals and non-professionals) mean by the pieces of software we design and develop, as well as what pieces of software mean to end-users and others.

Explicitly dedicated to software designers, developers and users, Software Developers as Users is a provocative view of socio-technical communication in the digital age.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-07-06

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319826745

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-42831-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 142