Building Scalable Cloud UI Applications: 5 Key Architectural Principles
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https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4173Keywords:
User Interface Engineering, Component Architecture, Cognitive Load Management, Accessibility Compliance, Performance OptimizationAbstract
In this article, the strategic significance of user interface (UI) engineering in professional software development is discussed, and a systematic framework for developing efficient interfaces to improve user satisfaction and technical sustainability is provided. The article explores five areas, namely, the strategic importance of UI engineering, the main pillars of effective interfaces, technical solutions involving responsive and accessible design, performance optimization as a user experience requirement, and scalability of UI architecture to expand applications. By combining the results of research and experience in the industry, the article illustrates how consideration of interface design has a direct influence on adoption rates, technical maintenance needs, and the cost of operations. It intersects the field of technical and human aspects of the discussion, covering the cognitive aspects of the user experience, component-based architectures, accessibility requirements, and empirical validation practices. Developers can develop applications that meet the needs of users and technical sustainability criteria when they consider UI development as an engineering challenge and not just a matter of aesthetics.
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