Collect User Feedback

Overview

An important part of software development is getting feedback from the user community. This can help improve your tool not only by identifying bugs, but in terms of usability and features. This step outlines some strategies for collecting user feedback for your Cytoscape App.

Process

This assumes that your app is ready for testing but that it hasn't been tested outside your immediate group of colleagues.

Cytoscape mailing lists

Sending an email to the Cytoscape helpdesk mailing list is the best way to reach the wider Cytoscape user community. Useful items to include in your email are:

• A short description of your app and what it is designed for
• An example of use including a screenshot
• Where to access your app
• A set of short instructions for how to get started to make it easy for anyone to start using your app. Include test data if necessary.
• Specific questions for users