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Ergonomic considerations in the design of interactive languages for process control
1Systems and Software Division, Computer Maintenance Corporation Ltd, 3 Sansad Marg (Jeevan Vihar Building) New Delhi, India.
Applied Ergonomics
|June 1, 1982
Summary
This study emphasizes software ergonomics, focusing on user habits in design. It presents language design criteria for syntax and semantics, demonstrated through the TOOL language development for a utility company.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Software Engineering
Background:
- Software design often overlooks user working habits.
- Effective software requires consideration of user interaction and cognitive load.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce and define software ergonomics.
- Establish language design criteria for user-centered software.
- Illustrate these criteria with a practical case study.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on software ergonomics principles.
- Development of syntax and semantics criteria for language design.
- Case study: designing the TOOL interactive language.
Main Results:
- Software ergonomics is crucial for user acceptance and efficiency.
- Defined criteria for both language syntax and semantics.
- Successful application of criteria in TOOL language design.
Conclusions:
- Adhering to software ergonomics principles leads to better software aids.
- User-centric language design enhances usability.
- The TOOL language exemplifies effective ergonomic design in practice.