Progress Steppers (Progress Bars) vs Tabs

1. Why progress bar is good UX?
2. What are progress bars used for?
3. How many values does a progress bar can hold?
4. What is a progress stepper?

Why progress bar is good UX?

A progress bar ensures the app is working and making progress. Good design will reduce user uncertainty, offer a reason to wait, and reduce users' perception of time.

What are progress bars used for?

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.

How many values does a progress bar can hold?

The no-argument constructor initializes the progress bar with a minimum and initial value of 0 and a maximum of 100.

What is a progress stepper?

Progress steppers show discrete progress through a process, such as numbers 1–4. They show how much progress is complete and how much remains, divided into equal steps. Also known as: Progress barProgress trackerProgress indicator.