How good UI design makes your API better
summary
Good developer portals boost adoption by making APIs understandable, usable and brand-consistent; the core workflow is split into information architecture, UI and visual design. Practical techniques include paper wireframes, HTML prototypes with Bootstrap or Foundation, mockups in Photoshop or Balsamiq, and lightweight user testing with five devs to catch clarity issues. Examples shown include MailChimp and Campaign Monitor docs; checklist: right content, clear interaction paths, and consistent branding.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Intro
- 2:15Developer portals
- 2:50Elements
- 3:40Developer Experience
- 4:31User Interface Design
- 5:07User Groups
- 5:52Find
- 7:01User Interface
- 8:44Wireframing
- 10:18Visual Design
- 12:13Aesthetics
- 13:55How
- 14:58Checklist
