NEW GNOME USER TESTING: (One Time GNOME USER TEST)
User Testing Report Findings:
Summary of User Test:
During the user testing session, Blessing Obasohan, a software developer specializing in front-end development with two years of experience in the tech industry, explored the GNOME desktop environment for the first time. The testing was conducted by SIMISOLA OLUBODUN.
Research Participant Details:
Name: Blessing Obasohan Occupation: Software Developer (Front-end) Experience: 2 years in the tech industry, specializing in front-end development. Test Environment:
Linux Distribution: Fedora GNOME Version: GNOME 45
KEY FINDINGS:
Installation Experience:
Blessing noted that downloading the Fedora setup was easy, but the installation process took a significant amount of time, which could potentially be improved.
Web Browsing Experience:
Using Firefox within GNOME was generally acceptable for Blessing, although she experienced some slowness and lag compared to her usual browsing environment. This could be due to performance optimizations needed within the GNOME ecosystem.
Web Search Performance:
Blessing found the web search speed within GNOME to be satisfactory, with fast search results. However, loading videos on YouTube was slower than expected, possibly due to network issues.
Terminal Usage:
Blessing appreciated the efficiency and speed of the GNOME terminal. She found it smooth and easy to use, expressing a liking for the terminal's performance.
Performance Comparison:
While Blessing experienced some lag and slowness with certain tasks, she found that websites such as W3Schools loaded faster within GNOME compared to her usual Windows environment. This indicates potential performance improvements within GNOME.
Overall Impression:
Blessing rated her overall experience with the GNOME desktop environment at 80/100. She found GNOME to be easy to navigate, and user-friendly, and appreciated its UI interface.
Actionable Recommendations:
Optimize Installation Process: Investigate ways to streamline the installation process of Linux distributions like Fedora to improve user experience.
Improve Browser Performance: Address performance issues within the GNOME ecosystem, particularly in web browsing, to enhance responsiveness and reduce lag.
Enhance Video Playback Performance: Investigate and address factors contributing to slow video playback on platforms like YouTube within GNOME to provide a smoother user experience.
Continued Terminal Optimization: Maintain and further improve the efficiency and user-friendliness of the GNOME terminal, as it was highlighted as a positive aspect of the desktop environment.
Performance Benchmarking and Optimization: Conduct thorough performance benchmarking tests across various applications and websites within GNOME to identify areas for optimization and improvement.
Conclusion:
Blessing's user testing session provided valuable insights into her experience as a first-time user of the GNOME desktop environment. While she encountered some performance challenges, particularly in web browsing and video playback, Blessing overall found GNOME to be intuitive and user-friendly, highlighting its potential for widespread adoption with further refinement and optimization. The actionable recommendations outlined can guide GNOME designers and developers in addressing specific areas of improvement to enhance the overall user experience.
INTERVIEW VIDEO ATTACHMENT INTERVIEW_WITH_A_ONE_TIME_GNOME_USER
INTERVIEW COMPLETION INTERVIEW_COMPLETION
REVIEWED INTERVIEW NOTES AND SCRIPTS
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RAW INTERVIEW NOTES AND SCRIPTS
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ADDITIONAL USER EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
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TASK DEVELOPMENT https://1drv.ms/w/s!AijNOlyHh9Rvh49ZEyLtQhph-cPaBA