Methodologies Utilized

Nielson and Molich’s Heuristics

The methodology used for the heuristic evaluation of the CNCF-Landscape website is Nielsen and Molich's heuristics. The domains used are:

#1: Visibility of System Status

#2: Match between system and the real world

#3: User control and freedom

#4: Consistency and standards

#5: Error prevention

#6: Recognition rather than recall

#7: Flexibility and efficiency of use

#8: Aesthetic and minimalist design

#9: Accessibility

#10: Help and documentation

Error Severity Rating

The following 0 to 4 rating scale can be used to rate the severity of usability problems:

0 - I don't agree that this is a usability problem at all

1 - Cosmetic problem only: need not be fixed unless extra time is available on project

2 - Minor usability problem: fixing this should be given low priority

3 - Major usability problem: important to fix, so should be given high priority

4 - Usability catastrophe: imperative to fix this before product can be released