User Story: Mid‐Level Programmer

User Story: Mid-Level Programmer Using the Forum to Solve a Problem

Demographics: Mid-level programmer, aged 25-35, with a few years of experience in web development.

Location: Coworking space at Akmerkez, Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Time: Mid-morning (around 10:30 AM)

Duration: 15-20 minutes

Scenario:
A mid-level programmer is working on a web development project and encounters an error they cannot solve. They visit the forum to quickly search for similar issues or ask a new question if needed.

User Actions

1. Initiate Search
   The programmer presses Command + K to quickly open the search bar, where they type in keywords related to their issue.

2. Evaluate Solutions
   They skim through search results and explore potential answers. If no solution is found, they decide to ask a new question.

3. Post a New Question
   Using Command + N, the programmer opens the question creation form. They fill in the title, description, and include code snippets highlighting the issue.

4. Copy Code Snippet
   The programmer finds an answer containing a relevant code snippet and uses the "Copy Code" button to copy it directly into their editor for testing.

Expected Outcome

• The programmer efficiently navigates the forum using keyboard shortcuts, saving time.
• They find either an answer to their problem or post a well-detailed question quickly.
• They can easily copy code without manually selecting it, improving usability and reducing errors.

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