principle of least astonishment

English

Proper noun

principle of least astonishment

1. (software, user interface, design) A principle that the design should match the user's experience, expectations, and mental models.

   Synonyms: POLA, principle of least surprise

Translations

user interface principle

• Finnish: vähimmän kummastuksen periaate
• French: principe de moindre surprise m
• German: Prinzip der geringsten Überraschung n