UX Books for Developers

A curated list of books to help developers understand and implement better user experiences.

Essential Reads

Cover	Title	Author	Why Developers Should Read It
	Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited	Steve Krug	• Practical usability principles • Developer-friendly approach • Real-world examples
	UX Fundamentals for Non-UX Professionals	Edward Stull	• Perfect for developers new to UX • Clear, structured approach • Focuses on core concepts
	The Design of Everyday Things	Don Norman	• Fundamental design principles • Understanding user psychology • Error prevention
	Practical UI	Adham Dannaway	• Logic-driven approach • Quick, actionable guidelines • Includes Figma design system • Updated in 2024
	Refactoring UI	Adam Wathan & Steve Schoger	• Design tactics for developers • Practical, visual examples • Component-based approach • Color & typography guidelines

Form Design

Cover	Title	Author	Why Developers Should Read It
	Designing UX: Forms	Jessica Enders	• Deep dive into form design psychology • Best practices for validation • Accessibility considerations • Mobile-first approach
	Form Design Patterns	Adam Silver	• Step-by-step implementation guide • Progressive enhancement techniques • Accessibility best practices • Real-world examples
	Dos and Don’ts for Form Input and Selection	UX Movement	• Comprehensive form patterns • Visual examples • Practical dos and don’ts • Regular updates included

Tools & References

Cover	Title	Author	Why Developers Should Read It
	Smart Interface Design Patterns Checklist Cards	Vitaly Friedman	• 100 ready-to-use checklists • Covers all common UI components • Based on usability research • Perfect for design-implementation discussions

Inclusive Design

Cover	Title	Author	Why Developers Should Read It
	Inclusive Design Patterns	Heydon Pickering	• Practical accessibility techniques • ARIA implementation patterns • Progressive enhancement strategies • Cross-browser solutions

Advanced UX

Cover	Title	Author	Why Developers Should Read It
	About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design	Alan Cooper	• Interaction design patterns • User behavior models • Interface guidelines
	100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People	Susan Weinschenk	• Psychology insights • Research-based decisions • Practical applications