Technical Dimensions of Live Feedback in Programming Systems
Summary
The article introduces six dimensions to map and evaluate live feedback in interactive programming systems: granularity, reactivity, velocity, moldability, bidirectionality, and materiality. It positions these dimensions as a foundation for comparing live feedback designs across systems such as PLATEAU 2026 and LIVE 2024, and points to related talks and podcasts. The goal is to establish a design-space map to help researchers and tool builders craft more effective live feedback in programming environments.