Scope

The book covers:

• The qualities that make a web application great (in detail)
• Which features you should (or should not) include in your web application
• Explains how people tend to behave when using web applications, how to turn them into frequent users and how to make your application(s) easier for them to use.

Target Audience

Geeks (that’s what the author assumes at least) who are involved in creating or managing web applications.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with modern web applications. A small background in usability and user experience would help, too.

Positives

• The book is beautifully formatted, designed and printed.
• Shares great tips, insights and experience on making and managing web applications.

Negatives

• Feels a little repetitive at times.
• Most of the author’s attempts at humor fail.

Conclusion

In my opinion, you shouldn’t buy this book unless you’re interested in making or managing web applications. If you just want to learn more about usability and improving users’ experience in general, then this isn’t what you’re looking for, and you might want to consider a book like Don’t Make Me Think instead.