Framework for Comparative Usability Testing of Distributed Applications


    Comparative usability tests are useful when the optimal user interface needs to be selected from several alternatives. However, performing comparative usability tests is laborious, especially for distributed applications. We present a usability test framework for one distributed application type: pairing methods. By using this framework developing new user interfaces for pairing methods and testing them for usability is easy and fast. Our framework also supports automated test sessions, event logging and error condition simulation.
    Although the current implementation of this framework is specialized for comparative usability testing of pairing methods, it can be easily modified to test different applications. We provide the latest source code of this framework (see licence agreement) below for those who are willing to contribute to or use it.

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