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Re:Ask HN: Anyone using BPML in the real-world? on Monday November 22, 2021 @07:07PM (#29313135)
I don't know much about BPML but I know Camunda (https://camunda.com/) does stuff in BPMN. Sorry if that is not the same.

Show HN: Usabl, Usability Testing for APIs

Do you struggle to find developers with fresh eyes to give you feedback on your APIs? Usabl was built to solve that problem by connecting you with developers who will record videos of themselves using your API.Head to https://usabl.dev and use code A:HACKERNEWS to get a your first video free (note, you have to sign up with a work email to qualify).

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Re:Usabl – Usability Testing for APIs on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @09:49AM (#27832956)
The name is a typo (cheaper domain name)! You do pay to get a video, but it's not a demo. To me, a demo is made by someone familiar with the product who knows how to make the product do something impressive. Videos from Usabl are more likely to include moments of confusion that will be useful inputs in deciding how to design the API surface.

So I would still expect you to pay if the dev struggles, unless the dev doesn't do a good job explaining why they are struggling.

See this link for an example with some highlights (1 minute): https://youtu.be/5o71pRZ-aMk

Re:Usabl – Usability Testing for APIs on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @12:04AM (#27829597)
Are you building an API that you're not sure if people actually know how to use? I'm working on a startup to help you get videos of real developers interacting with your API. Looking for an alpha customer, but feedback on the idea or positioning is also welcome.