Jesse James Garrett Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jesse James Garrett.

Jesse James Garrett is a renowned interface designer and co-founder of Adaptive Path, a user experience design consultancy. He is best known for introducing the term "Ajax" (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) in 2005, which revolutionized web development by enabling dynamic updates without reloading a webpage. Garrett is also the author of the influential book "The Elements of User Experience," outlining a comprehensive framework for understanding and designing successful user experiences. Through his expertise and contributions, Garrett has played a significant role in shaping the field of user experience design.

But despite the universality of URLs, we often forget that t

But despite the universality of URLs, we often forget that they're not just a handy way to address network resources. They're also valuable communication tools.

Jesse James Garrett

Ajax isn't a technology. It's really several technologies, e

Ajax isn't a technology. It's really several technologies, each flourishing in its own right, coming together in powerful new ways.

Jesse James Garrett

Well, the whole story is in the book, but the short answer i

Well, the whole story is in the book, but the short answer is that I was the first information architect in an organization that was traditionally design-oriented, and I felt I needed a tool to help me gain the trust and support of my colleagues.

Jesse James Garrett

Building technical systems involves a lot of hard work and s

Building technical systems involves a lot of hard work and specialized knowledge: languages and protocols, coding and debugging, testing and refactoring.

Jesse James Garrett

User-centered design means understanding what your users nee

User-centered design means understanding what your users need, how they think, and how they behave - and incorporating that understanding into every aspect of your process.

Jesse James Garrett