Tag: Optimistic UI

  • Stop Showing Loading States — Start Using Optimistic UI

    Stop Showing Loading States — Start Using Optimistic UI

    Optimistic UI shifts how developers think about latency and responsiveness. Rather than waiting for confirmation before updating the UI, you predict success, update immediately, and confirm later. This approach increases perceived performance, enhances user satisfaction, and is a powerful pattern in modern frontend development. However, it must be implemented with robust error handling and rollback…