Skeleton Screens vs. Progress Bars vs. Spinners
Summary: Skeleton screens, progress bars, and spinners all indicate the system is loading content, but they serve different purposes and work best in different contexts.
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A skeleton screen is used as a placeholder while users wait for a page to load. This progress indicator is used for full page loads and reduces the perception of a long loading time by providing clues for how the page will ultimately look.
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