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- Why are progress bars never accurate?
- Do progress bars actually work?
- What are progress bars?
- Why do loading bars exist?
Why are progress bars never accurate?
Assuming you are able to continuing counting, your pace has certainly slowed a bit. So now the progress bar is still moving, but at a much slower pace with the estimated time remaining either at a standstill or actually climbing higher.
Do progress bars actually work?
Progress bars can show real/actual progress or fake progress. The use of fake progress bars is commonly referred to as benevolent deception: the withholding of the truth for the benefit of the user. This is arguably deceitful, but in some instances, it may leave the user better off.
What are progress bars?
A progress bar is a graphical control element used to visualize the progression of an extended computer operation, such as a download, file transfer, or installation. Sometimes, the graphic is accompanied by a textual representation of the progress in a percent format.
Why do loading bars exist?
When you're building a website, you want to give your users feedback that something is happening—even if it's just a simple process like loading new content. That's why loading bars exist; they show progress and keep visitors informed about what's going on.
