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The FLUD format: Logging Usability Data from Web-based Applications

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Author(s)

John V. Cugini

Abstract

This paper presents a proposed format for representing the behavior of users as they interact with a Web-based application. The captured log data can be valuable for analyzing and improving the usability of such applications. The background and motivation of this effort are briefly described. The detailed syntax and semantics of the format are then defined.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 500-247
Report Number
500-247
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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Keywords

logging data, usability testing, web-based applications

Citation

Cugini, J. (2001), The FLUD format: Logging Usability Data from Web-based Applications, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=151500 (Accessed October 15, 2025)

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Created January 24, 2001, Updated May 9, 2012
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