All websites have hidden interfaces for use by their admins to fix data, moderate users and keep control over their world. So how can you learn how to make a good one? What are the good patterns evolving for making admin interfaces?
Questions Answered:
what is an admin (god) interface
why are they hard to make
what should be in an admin interface
should the admin interface be separate from the product
when should the admin interface be integrated with the product
how to make them secure
what are good patterns for admin interfaces
how to support testing and release with an admin interface
balancing site admin vs customer admin and customer support