Description: User-Centered Development (UCD) is an approach to development that prioritizes the needs and desires of end users throughout the software development lifecycle. This method is based on the premise that technology should adapt to people, not the other way around. In the context of software development, UCD becomes a crucial element, as it involves understanding how users interact with systems, what challenges they face, and what expectations they have regarding usability and functionality. By applying UCD, developers seek to deeply understand user behavior, gather feedback, and iteratively improve product designs. This approach includes conducting user research, usability testing, and continuously iterating on design based on the feedback received. The main characteristics of UCD include empathy towards the user, incorporating their perspectives at every stage of development, and creating solutions that are not only functional but also intuitive and accessible. In a world where user satisfaction is increasingly critical, UCD becomes an essential strategy to ensure that software solutions are effective and align with the expectations and needs of end users.
