brukerinngangen

Brukerinngangen is a term used in Norwegian information technology to describe the point at which a user engages with a system, service, or application. It encompasses the interfaces, input channels, and authentication pathways that initiate the user’s interaction and determine how the user proceeds within the system.

Etymology and usage: The word combines brukeren ('the user') and inngang ('entrance'), reflecting its role as the entry point for user activity. In technical writings it is used to refer to the surface or mechanism through which users first interact with a product.

Examples include a web login page, a homepage or dashboard after sign-in, a mobile app's onboarding flow, or a command-line prompt. All of these constitute the brukerinngangen, where input is collected and initial decisions or authentication occur.

Design and security considerations: Good brukerinngangen emphasizes accessibility, clear navigation, and responsive feedback. It should implement strong authentication and session management, input validation, and protection against common attacks. Performance, privacy, and internationalization are also important.

Relation to broader concepts: The brukerinngangen sits at the intersection of user interface design and software architecture. It is related to but distinct from the overall user interface (brukergrensesnitt); the term focuses on the entry point rather than every aspect of interaction.