If you don't have a real stake in the new, then just surviving on the old - even if it is about efficiency - I don't think is a long-term game.
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What matters is 'Have you done a better job of making our experiences feel like home on Windows?' That's our real goal, and that's what we're going to stay focused on.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of creating user-friendly experiences in technology, particularly in software.
Satya Nadella stresses the significance of ensuring that the experiences provided by Windows should feel familiar and comfortable to users, akin to the feeling of home. The focus is on continuously improving these experiences, highlighting the commitment to user satisfaction and usability in software development.
Themes
User ExperienceWindowsSoftwareTechnologyImprovement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a meeting to inspire developers to focus on user-centric design.
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