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title: "Usability 101: Introduction to Usability"
subtitle: "Original article link with an AI-written directory summary"
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language: en
published_at: 2012-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
updated_at: 2026-09-16T16:19:31.244Z
author: "Jakob Nielsen"
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topics: ["User Experience", "Usability Testing"]
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citation: "Jakob Nielsen, Nielsen Norman Group Articles. \"Usability 101: Introduction to Usability.\" 3 Jan 2012. https://www.nngroup.com/articles/usability-101-introduction-to-usability/ (all-rights-reserved)"
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# Usability 101: Introduction to Usability

*Original article link with an AI-written directory summary*

> Jakob Nielsen gives a concise introduction to usability and why it matters. The article defines its major components and explains the role of repeated testing with representative users during product development.

[Read the original article](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/usability-101-introduction-to-usability/)

Jakob Nielsen gives a concise introduction to usability and why it matters. The article defines its major components and explains the role of repeated testing with representative users during product development.

**Original author:** [Jakob Nielsen](https://listedstartups.com/people/jakob-nielsen-34mcqs1fwene4)

**Publication:** [Nielsen Norman Group Articles](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/)

**Source publication date:** 2012-01-04.

This entry is an AI-written directory summary of the linked work. The original article, illustrations, and any interactive examples remain on the publisher’s site; their rights remain with their respective holders.