Hovedbrukerne

Hovedbrukerne is a Norwegian term that translates literally to "the main users" or "primary users." It is used in a variety of contexts to denote the principal group or individuals who interact with, manage, or benefit from a system, service, product, or resource.

In information technology and software development, hovedbrukerne often refers to user groups whose needs and workflows drive requirements, design decisions, and acceptance testing. Identifying hovedbrukerne helps developers prioritize features, shape user interfaces, and set access controls. In public administration and service delivery, the term can denote the primary constituency for whom services are tailored, such as patients in a health-care program or residents in a housing scheme.

In property and resource management, hovedbrukerne indicates those with principal rights or responsibilities, for example primary tenants, land users, or organizations with stewardship duties. The concept also appears in research and evaluation, where defining hovedbrukerne clarifies whose outcomes are measured and whose feedback shapes improvements.

Considerations associated with hovedbrukerne include balancing their needs with those of secondary users, avoiding narrow design that excludes less prominent groups, and engaging hovedbrukerne early and continuously to ensure relevance and usability. The term is descriptive rather than legalistic and is commonly used in planning, user-centered design, and stakeholder analysis in Norwegian-speaking contexts.