New section on my site: Simplifying complexity
You can read the post here: Switching between macro and micro views with embedded maps.
The micro-macro principle is as follows:
To help users navigate a complex system, provide a way for users to switch between macro and micro views of the system. One of the easiest techniques to enable this view switching is to embed a map (at the top of each relevant topic) that shows the path to achieving a goal.
You can get to this section by clicking the Complexity button on my main navigation bar.
For the earlier post on deepening value by focusing on complexity, see Part VI: Deepening documentation’s value by simplifying complexity.
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