- Adaptation (computer science)
other uses2 Adaptation The term adaptation in computer science refers to a wikt process process , in which an Interactivity interactive system adaptive system adapts its behaviour to individual users based on information acquired about its user s and its environment. The need for adaptation A software system passes through a potentially long software engineering cycle and before delivery, Requirements analysis requirement engineers , Systems design designers and software developers realize the components of the system. However, it is impossible to anticipate the requirements of all users, and a single best or optimal system configuration is impossible. The active involvement of users and clear understanding of user and Task computers task requirements is a challenge in the software development development of computer based interactive systems for two reasons the potential user groups are not known a prior, but need to be identified according to future Scenario computing scenarios these groups need to be revised as the visions evolve because there may be various groups of potentially affected users. the visions of the aspired project are far sighted and not close to users current experiences therefore, users may not be confident and precise about their needs concerning this future system. With their norm for ISO 13407 Human centred design processes for interactive systems the International Organization for Standardization gives guidance on user centered design activities throughout the life cycle of computer based interactive systems. ref name ISO Citation last ISO13407 year 1999 title Human Centred Design Processes for Interactive Systems publisher International Organization for Standardization ref One of the core tasks of user centred design is to negotiate and facilitate the communication across the well known Participatory culture user developer gap while acknowledging the different forms of expression and different requirements on each side. However, despite the ... more details
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