Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of APIness - The Secret to Happy Code

Explore the concept of discoverability in software development through this insightful 57-minute conference talk by Dylan Beattie at NDC Conferences. Delve into the importance of creating positive user experiences across various layers of technology, from UI design to cloud infrastructure. Learn how to apply principles from user experience, API design, psychology, and education to enhance the discoverability of your code. Examine real-world systems and different interaction paradigms to understand how discoverability can lead to happier, more productive users and developers. Gain valuable insights on crafting intuitive, user-friendly software that leaves a lasting positive impression on everyone who interacts with it, whether they are end users, team members, or on-call engineers.