From 70840e0a1e1006661a42f2c892e0fc50b1a55366 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Dias Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2023 10:50:40 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] fix: refactor note user first --- apps/blog/next.config.js | 5 ++++ apps/blog/public/rss/feed.xml | 2 +- apps/blog/public/rss/fr/feed.xml | 2 +- .../methodology-principle-user-first.mdx | 29 ------------------- .../notes/philosophy-approach-user-first.mdx | 29 +++++++++++++++++++ 5 files changed, 36 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 content/notes/methodology-principle-user-first.mdx create mode 100644 content/notes/philosophy-approach-user-first.mdx diff --git a/apps/blog/next.config.js b/apps/blog/next.config.js index f7eab45b..a9843dc3 100644 --- a/apps/blog/next.config.js +++ b/apps/blog/next.config.js @@ -83,6 +83,11 @@ const nextConfig = withPlugins([plugins, nextTranslate], { destination: '/articles/learned-presenting-side-project-europe', permanent: true, }, + { + source: '/notes/methodology-principle-user-first', + destination: '/notes/philosophy-approach-user-first', + permanent: true, + }, { source: '/blog/:slug', destination: '/articles/:slug', diff --git a/apps/blog/public/rss/feed.xml b/apps/blog/public/rss/feed.xml index a8d69cec..a8fd2c4e 100644 --- a/apps/blog/public/rss/feed.xml +++ b/apps/blog/public/rss/feed.xml @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ The David Dias | Front-End Developer, Podcaster & Content Creator https://thedaviddias.dev Hey, I'm David Dias, a Front-End Developer based in Toronto/Canada. I love discussing code, technology, expatriation and life. - Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:39:44 GMT + Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:43:32 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en-US diff --git a/apps/blog/public/rss/fr/feed.xml b/apps/blog/public/rss/fr/feed.xml index f1a6bc98..9296b151 100644 --- a/apps/blog/public/rss/fr/feed.xml +++ b/apps/blog/public/rss/fr/feed.xml @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ The David Dias | Développeur Front-End, podcasteur & créateur de contenu https://thedaviddias.dev Salut toi! Je m'appele David Dias. Je suis développeur Front-End, podcasteur, créateur de contenu numérique passioné pour résoudre les problèmes digitaux et humains! J'aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes, bâtir des communautées et parler de tech, d'expatriation et de web. - Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:39:44 GMT + Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:43:32 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed fr diff --git a/content/notes/methodology-principle-user-first.mdx b/content/notes/methodology-principle-user-first.mdx deleted file mode 100644 index 226d7c85..00000000 --- a/content/notes/methodology-principle-user-first.mdx +++ /dev/null @@ -1,29 +0,0 @@ ---- -draft: false -locale: en -date: 2023-07-17T03:41:52.479Z -title: The Methodology and Principle of "User First" -description: User First" approach puts users at the heart of all decisions. Engage with them to understand needs, ensuring your business remains relevant and loved. -author: David Dias -tags: - - product - - business -type: note -slug: methodology-principle-user-first ---- - -You've probably heard about "mobile first", "content first", "design first", etc. But have you heard about "user first"? I think it's the most important principle of all. - -"User First" is a methodology and principle where you put the user first in everything you do. - -- Wondering about creating a new feature? Ask your users. -- Wondering what could bring your user's friend to your platform? Ask your users. -- Wondering what could make your user not using your platform anymore? Ask your users. - -You get the idea. - -So why some businesses continue to do the opposite? Why some businesses continue to do what they think is best for their users without asking them? Sometimes it can a business think they know better what users want. - -I sometimes hear "our users don't know what they want, they always complain...". Well, if they complain, it's because they want something else. - -User needs creates businesses and businesses create user needs. It's a virtuous circle. If you don't listen to your users, you will lose them. And not excuses will make up for failing to listen to them. diff --git a/content/notes/philosophy-approach-user-first.mdx b/content/notes/philosophy-approach-user-first.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3f714edb --- /dev/null +++ b/content/notes/philosophy-approach-user-first.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +draft: false +locale: en +date: 2023-07-17T03:41:52.479Z +title: The Philosophy and Approach of "User First" +description: User First" approach puts users at the heart of all decisions. Engage with them to understand needs, ensuring your business remains relevant and loved. +author: David Dias +tags: + - product + - business +type: note +slug: philosophy-approach-user-first +--- + +You've likely heard about "mobile first", "content first", "design first", and the like. But what about "user first"? To me, it's the most crucial principle of all. + +The "User First" principle is a methodology where we put the user at the forefront in everything we undertake. + +- Pondering over introducing a new feature? Seek feedback from your users. +- Wondering what could draw your user's acquaintances to your platform? Ask your users. +- Concerned about what might lead your user to stop using your platform? Ask your users. + +You get the drift. + +But why do some businesses still do the exact opposite? Why do they continue to decide what they think is best for their users without seeking their input? It can often make a business think they know better what users want. + +A common statement I hear is "our users don't know what they want, they always grumble...". Well, if they're grumbling, it means they desire something different. + +User needs generate businesses, and businesses foster user needs. It's a symbiotic cycle. If you don't listen to your users, you risk losing them. No amount of excuses can make up for neglecting to hear them out.