Yak Shaving
The process of performing a series of seemingly unrelated and often tedious tasks that are necessary to solve a larger problem.
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“task completion”
Zeigarnik Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people remember uncompleted or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks.
Sequential Navigation
A navigation design pattern where users follow a specific order of steps or stages to complete a task, often used in forms, surveys, and instructional guides.
Kanban Board
A visual tool in agile project management that displays tasks to be done, in progress, and completed, often using columns and cards.
Definition of Done
A clear and concise list of criteria that a product or task must meet to be considered complete, ensuring alignment and understanding within a team.
Wizard
A step-by-step guide that helps users complete a complex task by breaking it down into manageable steps.
User Flow
The path taken by a user to complete a task on a website or application, including all the steps and interactions along the way.
Wayfinding
The process of designing intuitive navigation systems within a digital product that help users easily understand their current location, navigate to desired destinations, and efficiently complete tasks.
Hard-Easy Effect
A cognitive bias where people overestimate the probability of success for difficult tasks and underestimate it for easy tasks.