This book provides an in-depth look at the emerging user development model (EUD), discusses diversity and the potential for creating end-user environments. Includes a unique collection of contributions from a number of international researchers and institutes, discusses several related issues and proposed solutions, making important aspects of end user development research available to a wider audience.

Most people are familiar with basic functions and interfaces for computers. However, developing new or modified applications that can effectively support user objectives still requires a great programming experience that can not be expected from everyone.

One of the key challenges ahead is developing environments that enable users with little or no programming experience to develop and modify their own applications. The ultimate goal is to enable people to employ and customize advanced ICTs..