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Utility in programming generally refers to small, useful programs or features that perform one or a few functions very well, often tools that help manage the system, enhance its efficiency,…

Upstream in software development refers to the original or source repositories from which a project fork is taken. Changes made in an upstream project are often merged back into various…

Unobtrusive JavaScript is a pattern used to separate the functionality of a web page (JavaScript) from its structure (HTML), making the web page functional even if JavaScript is turned off….

UML (Unified Modeling Language) is a standardized modeling language enabling developers to specify, visualize, construct and document artifacts of a software system. It’s like the architectural blueprints for building a…

Utility Class in programming, especially in object-oriented design, is a class that defines a set of methods that perform common, often re-used functions. Most utility classes define these common methods…

User Testing is a technique used in the design process to evaluate a product, feature or prototype with real users. This involves observing the users as they attempt to complete…

User Stories are short, simple descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the person who desires the new capability, usually a user or customer of the system. They…

User Persona is a semi-fictional character based on your current (or ideal) customer. These personas help web developers and marketers to visualize the user types who might use their sites,…

User Journey is a series of steps which represent a scenario in which a user might interact with the thing you are designing. Websites, for example, are often complex, consisting…

User-Centered Design is a design philosophy and a process in which the needs, wants, and limitations of end users of a product are given extensive attention at each stage of…