Integrating user experience assessment in Re-CRUD console framework development

Abstract

The worldwide expansion of internet technologies and the World Wide Web (WWW) has witnessed a booming rise in popularity and adoption of Web Applications (WA). The current technological advancement has allowed web applications to become more innovative and practical in managing born-digital content. This requires developers to continue to expand their assessment repertoire to provide valuable and actionable feature coverage. This study demonstrates User Experience Assessment (UXA) as part of the Re-CRUD console framework formative assessment. Re-CRUD console framework is a code automation tool for web application development containing integrated records management features that help the information professional manage the digital content effectively. The assessment's primary goal was to get detailed feedback from information professionals on the Re-CRUD feature coverage to make Re-CRUD more pleasant for developers and content friendly. We conducted contextual discussions using the think-aloud protocol and usability testing with experts in WA development and information professionals. The findings revealed a positive review of Re-CRUD features coverage and code generation procedure but a less favourable review of authentication policy and audit trail. The feedback is used to improvise Re-CRUD feature coverage and increase code automation productivity.