Skip the laborious text to get to the common sense Tantek is describing:
“When designing human computer interfaces (including web UIs):
- Minimize the number of text fields in your interfaces down to the absolute minimum necessary.
- Minimize the number of click/keystrokes/gestures necessary to accomplish actions in your interface.
- Make your interface as responsive as possible — minimize the latency of each and every action a user might take in your interface.”
Common sense that’s easy to forget.