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In a way the hypertext is like a book, which
should be proof read. In a way, it is like
a program which should be tested. If many people will read your work, a
little of your time will save a lot of theirs. While Test,
Test, Test and Test is the golden rule, some
associated ideas are:
Read the document using different client programs, to ensure
that it has been formatted in a device independent way.
Monitor the readership of document. This can be done by analysing
the server log files. By doing so, one may find that some parts are not
being read, perhaps because people are looking in the wrong place for them.
People often follow a path and backtrack. If one can guess what the reader
is looking for, one could make clues around the link more helpful.
Make it clear whether you will accept criticism or suggestions
from your readers, and how they should send it.
Ask people to solve problems using the document, and report
on their success. If they fail, find out what they were looking for, whether
it was in the document at all. |
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