tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post116317407919776059..comments2024-03-18T02:14:57.204-07:00Comments on Google Operating System: The Need for Speed in Web ApplicationsAlex Chituhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-1165526264300295842006-12-07T13:17:00.000-08:002006-12-07T13:17:00.000-08:00Couldn't agree more with the need for speed.Blogli...Couldn't agree more with the need for speed.<BR/><BR/>Bloglines really screwed up with their latest update, IMO. Used to be super-fast, but now they went for fancy design and it is very slow for me. Huge mistake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-1163458928749768822006-11-13T15:02:00.000-08:002006-11-13T15:02:00.000-08:00Unforunately, while all of Google's web apps load ...Unforunately, while all of Google's web apps load near instantly. Gmail still has a loading screen. :/ Hopefully, Gmail gets an overhaul soon. It feels like they keep retrofitting new features.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-1163415380697533982006-11-13T02:56:00.000-08:002006-11-13T02:56:00.000-08:00And even when you can load a page that faster, a s...And even when you can load a page that faster, a small bar loading makes miracles for a user experience. I also agree with kris: a good UI is also basic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-1163176988648619202006-11-10T08:43:00.000-08:002006-11-10T08:43:00.000-08:00Yes, speed is a major point you need to consider f...Yes, speed is a major point you need to consider for web-applications that people expect instant (or almost) operations from.<BR/><BR/>Another i think that is also very important is simplicity.<BR/>Complicated interfaces usually turn people off from using applications in all areas (unless they are forced to use it, but you aren't forced to use websites...mostly)<BR/>And of course, as with everything on computers, the less clicks required for common tasks, the better! <BR/><BR/>So far, theres only a small number of sites that follow these trends.<BR/>The number has grown, but its very slow sadly =( (deserves a sad face)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com