Creating Interfaces overview of XML examples answer questions HW: study for midterm, work on project 1. Little new material until projects complete.

XML examples XML content file pointing to XSL formatting file: 'push' formatting: use apply templates to do formatting for each element type greeting; soccer stories; contacts 'pull' formatting: use named templates, variables, etc. soccer standings; lyrics; image swap JavaScript loads xml content file and choosing between 2 xsl files to transform the xml contacts example JavaScript reads in xml file and directly uses data to construct a form and to hold data TV show poll php reading in xml file to use to generate HTML contacts Will show Flash example later.

Usability Review notes, postings, discussion, presentations Objective definitions of usability Nielsen and Tufte Be able to articulate positive and negative features of interface

Questions? Read notes. Do examples. Study study guide (do all problems). What did you learn from the reports from others on observations of users?

Homework Prepare for midterm Prepare short presentation of plans 4 page notes NO talking Prepare short presentation of plans planning and articulating plans is an important part of ALL careers/positions/work in computing and new media. Work on project.