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Why should the word 'band' not be used in user-facing text?

The word "band" must not appear in any text a user sees. This includes titles, labels, and messages. Internal code can use the word "band" because users do not see it.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

The word "band" must not appear in any text a user sees.

This includes titles, labels, and messages. Internal code can use the word "band" because users do not see it.

The word "band" can be confusing to users. It does not clearly explain what a section of content is. Using simpler words makes the user experience better. Developers should replace "band" with words like "section" or a specific name.

A developer is creating a new learning application. The application has different parts like 'Discover', 'Practice', and 'Master'. The developer first labels these parts as 'Discover Band', 'Practice Band', 'Master Band'. A designer reviews the text and tells the developer to change the labels. The designer suggests using 'Discover Section', 'Practice Area', or just the names 'Discover', 'Practice', 'Master'. This makes the labels clearer for students.

Words you'll need

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Natural Language Generation

AI writing text that sounds like a person wrote it

Human-Computer Interaction

How people and computers communicate and work together

User Experience

How people feel and succeed when interacting with AI systems

Information Architecture

How information is organized and labeled so people find it

Questions people ask

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Why should the word "band" not be used in user-facing text?

The word "band" is an internal term. It describes how content is organized for developers.

How can an AI model's user experience be designed to be engaging and clear?

A curiosity-first headline can make the user want to learn more. For example, asking 'What stuck?' or 'What's stronger now?' can be more engaging than a simple summary.

How can a developer name a complex idea so users understand it easily?

A developer should use common words. The name should create a picture in the user's mind.

How should text color be chosen for dark backgrounds?

When a background is dark, all text should be white. This includes main text and smaller labels.

What to remember

The word "band" must not appear in any text a user sees. This includes titles, labels, and messages. Internal code can use the word "band" because users do not see it.