Chapter 1. A Developer's Dilemma
In this chapter you will learn
▪ A case study
▪ The benefits of using Excel® for prototyping
▪ The productivity and collaboration opportunities
▪ Our goal in creating this book
Note
If you are eager to dive immediately into Excel prototyping, skip ahead to the “How to create your first Excel prototype” section of Chapter 2, on page 16.

A Case Study

In an unnamed software company, long ago and far away, a developer learned that his product was going to have little access to the company's user interface design resources. This meant that he received no help with the design—only random, ad hoc advice from product stakeholders. The developer was concerned about his product's usability. He did not want to see his efficient coding ...

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