principle of least astonishment

English

Proper noun

principle of least astonishment

(software, user interface, design) A principle that the design should match the user's experience, expectations, and mental models.
Synonyms: POLA, principle of least surprise

Translations

user interface principle

Finnish: vähimmän kummastuksen periaate
French: principe de moindre surprise m
German: Prinzip der geringsten Überraschung n

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