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We consider the process of transforming a formal user-interface specification, expressed using an interactor-based notation, to a form expressed in terms of “widgets” (common interactors). A set of patterns is provided for transforming user-interface specifications. By defining a user-interface design using widgets, determining the user-interface’s presentation is simplified. Such transformation corresponds to redefinition of abstract user tasks at a more concrete level. We illustrate the process by reference to a simple file browser user-interface.
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Hussey, A., Carrington, D. (1998). Which widgets? Deriving implementations from formal user-interface specifications. In: Markopoulos, P., Johnson, P. (eds) Design, Specification and Verification of Interactive Systems ’98. Eurographics. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-3693-5_14
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