Isn't the correct term "web apps"? I've never heard anyone refer to them as "software".
Re:The Software Design Handbook
by nathanbarry on Friday October 26, 2012 @04:00PM
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I was trying to name it using "Handbook" like my last book, but "The Web Application Design Handbook" was already taken.
I would love better ideas!
Why not The Web App Design Handbook? It matches your branding...
Re:The Software Design Handbook
by nathanbarry on Friday October 26, 2012 @07:48PM
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There is already a book with that exact name :(
"App" or "Application"? I searched for "App" and nothing showed in Google...
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22The+Web+App+Design+Handbo...
The Webapp Design Handbook?
"Web design" and "web application design" are virtually the same thing, so I might even drop application from it.
"The Web Design Handbook" "Web Designs Handbook" "The Handbook of Web Design"
Also, you might be able to get away with just giving it a subtitle, which would add context. Maybe include UI, UX, graphic design, usability, etc.
Re:The Software Design Handbook
by nathanbarry on Friday October 26, 2012 @08:12PM
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This is specifically about web application design, which I see as being quite different from web design. Many concepts are the same, but web applications require a different style of design.
So mentioning applications or software is important.
Cool, then it's not too late. I think with the current title you would miss much of your intended audience, while at the same time there would probably be complaints from CS-types.
Good luck!
Re:The Software Design Handbook
by nathanbarry on Friday October 26, 2012 @07:49PM
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Yep, based on this feedback the title is going to change. I think I'll spend a couple weeks to settle on the right name before launching. Thanks!
Re:The Software Design Handbook
by mattmanser on Friday October 26, 2012 @03:36PM
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Software design has a very specific meaning to us programmers which is about the background architecture. It's a very confusing title.
Looks to be an excellent and interesting book though, I'm just doing the Human Computer Interaction course on coursera and I can see it being a nice addition to fleshing out some of the topics.
The book is focused on designing software from a user's perspective. That includes how the application flow works, making sure it is intuitive, and adding a layer of polish with colors, textures, and animations.