Should UXers and designers learn to code? (Tuesdays with Joe, Episode 01)
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To code or not to code? That, indeed, is the question. This has been a raging debate for a good 10 years now, and there are strong advocates for and against.
Given the incredible array of drag-and-drop tools at our disposal, designers can build impressive, responsive sites and apps without knowing a line of code. And we can barely keep on top of advances in UX and design, let alone the even faster pace of change in development tools and languages. So is there really a need for us to code, and does it really make sense to learn?
But wait, doesn’t knowing how to code offer important advantages? When you learn to code, you know how to talk about code to developers, and, you understand what the software or platform is actually capable of. So you know a lot sooner whether your UX improvements or design ideas are feasible or not. Makes sense, right?
There are excellent points made on both sides, to be sure. And in this episode of my all-new video show, 'Tuesdays with Joe,' you’ll learn which side of the debate I fall on - and why.
Check out the all-new episode here, and be sure to leave comments and let me know which side you’re on!
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Hi Joe - great article on leveraging the strengths of the team. I agree with your position that you don't need to know how to code, rather you need to know how code works. UX is about being in the place of the user and knowing their problem, goals and desired outcome from using the software. Developers requirements are on having code that is reliable, robust and secure. The two can be at odds sometimes, so working together brings the best outcome.
@joenatoliUX
7 жыл бұрын
Exactly, Kim -- when everyone plays to their strengths, good things happen! What's more, collaboration from different perspectives is what brings about truly smart, innovative problem solving.
Joe, I've been working in the field of UI / UX for 19 years now and completely agree with your premises. Since I work primarily as a Consultant, I'm constantly contacted by Recruiters who are looking for a Designer that codes. I tell them that I work with the Developers, but I do not code. I appreciate the sound advice and look forward to viewing more of your articles.
@joenatoliUX
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donald! I've had the same experience as you with recruiters. The issue seems to be that they (and their clients) either (a) they grossly misunderstand UX/Design and the related skill sets, tasks an activities involved or (b) they're so accustomed to leaping before they look that they don't bother to learn. Curious: what response do you get when you tell them that, or if you try to educate them?
@donaldgrier7021
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, it's nice to hear from you. Once again, I totally agree with you. As a Sr. Designer that has a strong background in HCI and Usability, I conduct Stakeholder, and User interviews as well as conduct Heuristic Evaluations write the summary and design the presentation models. As you know, these things take time. With that being said, who has time to write lines and lines of code? I do try and educate them, but for the most part, they are just there to fill a job and get paid. Also, dealing with the Indians these days, also adds another dimension to this.