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# UX Patterns for Developers

- [llms-full.txt](https://uxpatterns.dev/llms-full.txt): Expanded AI-friendly index with per-pattern skills, install commands, and reference links.

## pattern-guide
- [Text vs Number vs Email Input: When to Use Each HTML5 Type](/pattern-guide/choosing-input-types): Select the most appropriate HTML input type based on your data collection needs and user experience requirements
- [Choose the Right Pattern](/pattern-guide): Comparison guides for common product decisions, from overlays and search to loading and data display.
- [Dropdown vs Radio vs Checkbox: Choosing the Right Form Input](/pattern-guide/input-selection-guide): Learn how to select the most appropriate input types for your web forms. Get guidance on when to use text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, and other form controls.
- [Load More vs Show More vs View More vs See More: Which Button Label Should You Use?](/pattern-guide/load-more-vs-show-more-vs-view-more): Choose the right progressive disclosure label for loading more items, expanding hidden content, or navigating to a broader collection.
- [Modal vs Drawer: Which Overlay Pattern Should You Use?](/pattern-guide/modal-vs-drawer): Choose between modal and drawer patterns based on task focus, context preservation, screen size, and interruption level.
- [Modal vs Popover vs Tooltip: Which Overlay Pattern Should You Use?](/pattern-guide/modal-vs-popover-guide): Choose the overlay pattern that matches attention level, interaction complexity, and contextual relevance.
- [Pagination vs Infinite Scroll vs Load More: Which Pattern Should You Use?](/pattern-guide/pagination-vs-infinite-scroll-vs-load-more): Choose the right content loading pattern based on user intent, navigation needs, SEO, and implementation trade-offs.
- [Pagination vs Infinite Scroll: When to Use Each Pattern](/pattern-guide/pagination-vs-infinite-scroll): Choose the right content loading pattern based on your user needs and content type
- [Search Field vs Command Palette: Which Pattern Should You Use?](/pattern-guide/search-field-vs-command-palette): Choose between visible search and a keyboard-first command surface based on user intent, product complexity, and discoverability.
- [Table vs List View vs Card Grid: Which Data Display Pattern Should You Use?](/pattern-guide/table-vs-list-vs-cards): Choose the right data display pattern based on comparison needs, scanability, visual density, and device constraints.
- [Tooltip vs Popover: Which Overlay Pattern Should You Use?](/pattern-guide/tooltip-vs-popover): Choose between tooltip and popover patterns based on content length, interaction needs, trigger behavior, and accessibility risk.

## patterns
- [Command Palette](/patterns/advanced/command-palette): Learn how to implement command palettes. Discover best practices for keyboard shortcuts, fuzzy search, and command discovery.
- [Search Results](/patterns/advanced/search-results): Learn how to implement search results pages. Discover best practices for result ranking, filtering, and pagination.
- [Wizard / Stepper](/patterns/advanced/wizard): Learn how to implement wizards and steppers. Discover best practices for multi-step forms, progress tracking, and step validation.
- [AI Chat Interface](/patterns/ai-intelligence/ai-chat): Learn how to implement AI chat interfaces. Discover best practices for message threading, context management, and conversational UX.
- [AI Error States](/patterns/ai-intelligence/ai-error-states): Learn how to implement AI error states. Discover best practices for rate limits, model errors, and graceful degradation.
- [AI Loading States](/patterns/ai-intelligence/ai-loading-states): Learn how to implement AI-specific loading states. Discover best practices for thinking animations, progress indicators, and stream initialization.
- [AI Suggestions](/patterns/ai-intelligence/ai-suggestions): Learn how to implement AI suggestions. Discover best practices for predictive text, smart completions, and recommendation interfaces.
- [Context Window](/patterns/ai-intelligence/context-window): Learn how to implement context window management. Discover best practices for conversation history, context limits, and memory management.
- [Model Selector](/patterns/ai-intelligence/model-selector): Learn how to implement model selectors. Discover best practices for model comparison, capability display, and settings management.
- [Prompt Input](/patterns/ai-intelligence/prompt-input): Learn how to implement prompt input interfaces. Discover best practices for multiline inputs, prompt templates, and input enhancements.
- [Response Feedback](/patterns/ai-intelligence/response-feedback): Learn how to implement response feedback. Discover best practices for ratings, regeneration, and improvement signals.
- [Streaming Response](/patterns/ai-intelligence/streaming-response): Learn how to implement streaming AI responses. Discover best practices for progressive rendering, markdown formatting, and stream interruption.
- [Token Counter](/patterns/ai-intelligence/token-counter): Learn how to implement token counters. Discover best practices for usage indicators, limit warnings, and cost estimation.
- [Account Settings](/patterns/authentication/account-settings): Learn how to implement account settings. Discover best practices for preference management, privacy controls, and account configuration.
- [Login Form](/patterns/authentication/login): Learn how to implement secure and user-friendly login forms. Discover best practices for authentication, password fields, and remember me functionality.
- [Password Reset](/patterns/authentication/password-reset): Learn how to implement secure password reset functionality. Discover best practices for recovery emails, token validation, and security considerations.
- [Sign Up Flow](/patterns/authentication/signup): Learn how to implement effective sign-up flows. Discover best practices for user registration, form validation, and onboarding experiences.
- [Social Login](/patterns/authentication/social-login): Learn how to implement social login. Discover best practices for OAuth flows, provider integration, and account linking.
- [Two-Factor Authentication](/patterns/authentication/two-factor): Learn how to implement two-factor authentication. Discover best practices for TOTP, SMS verification, and security keys.
- [User Profile](/patterns/authentication/user-profile): Learn how to implement user profile interfaces. Discover best practices for displaying user information, avatars, and account settings.
- [UX Books for Developers](/patterns/books): A curated list of essential UX books to help developers improve their design and implementation skills.
- [Accordion](/patterns/content-management/accordion): Create effective accordion components for your web applications. Learn best practices for implementing expandable content sections with proper accessibility and keyboard support.
- [Carousel](/patterns/content-management/carousel): Build effective carousel components for your web applications. Learn best practices for implementing accessible, responsive carousels with proper navigation and touch support.
- [Drag and Drop](/patterns/content-management/drag-and-drop): Build intuitive drag and drop functionality with accessibility and touch support.
- [Expandable Text](/patterns/content-management/expandable-text): Create expandable text components with progressive disclosure and accessibility features for better content management.
- [Modal](/patterns/content-management/modal): Build accessible modal dialogs with proper focus management, keyboard interactions, and user experience best practices.
- [Popover](/patterns/content-management/popover): Implement user-friendly popover components in your web applications. Learn best practices for contextual information display, positioning, and accessibility with practical examples.
- [Tooltip](/patterns/content-management/tooltip): Implement effective tooltip components in your web applications. Learn best practices for contextual help, positioning strategies, and accessibility considerations.
- [Calendar View](/patterns/data-display/calendar): Learn how to implement calendar views. Discover best practices for date navigation, event display, and calendar interactions.
- [Card Grid](/patterns/data-display/card-grid): Learn how to implement card grids for content display. Discover best practices for responsive layouts, card designs, and grid systems.
- [Charts & Graphs](/patterns/data-display/chart): Learn how to implement accessible charts and graphs. Discover best practices for data visualization, chart types, and responsive designs.
- [Comparison Table](/patterns/data-display/comparison-table): Learn how to implement comparison tables. Discover best practices for feature comparisons, pricing tables, and decision matrices.
- [Dashboard Layout](/patterns/data-display/dashboard): Learn how to implement dashboard layouts. Discover best practices for widget organization, responsive grids, and data visualization.
- [Filter Panel](/patterns/data-display/filter-panel): Learn how to implement filter panels for data refinement. Discover best practices for faceted search, filter UI, and dynamic filtering.
- [Kanban Board](/patterns/data-display/kanban-board): Learn how to implement kanban boards. Discover best practices for drag-and-drop, task management, and workflow visualization.
- [List View](/patterns/data-display/list-view): Learn how to implement list views for data display. Discover best practices for list layouts, item selection, and virtual scrolling.
- [Statistics Display](/patterns/data-display/statistics): Learn how to implement statistics displays. Discover best practices for metric cards, KPI dashboards, and data visualization.
- [Data Table](/patterns/data-display/table): Learn how to implement accessible and performant data tables. Discover best practices for sorting, filtering, pagination, and responsive table designs.
- [Timeline](/patterns/data-display/timeline): Learn how to implement timelines for showing chronological data. Discover best practices for activity feeds, history logs, and event sequences.
- [Tree View](/patterns/data-display/tree-view): Learn how to implement tree views for hierarchical data. Discover best practices for expandable nodes, selection states, and keyboard navigation.
- [Checkout Flow](/patterns/e-commerce/checkout): Learn how to implement checkout flows. Discover best practices for payment forms, order review, and conversion optimization.
- [Product Card](/patterns/e-commerce/product-card): Learn how to implement effective product cards. Discover best practices for product images, pricing display, and quick actions.
- [Shopping Cart](/patterns/e-commerce/shopping-cart): Learn how to implement shopping cart functionality. Discover best practices for cart management, item updates, and persistent storage.
- [Autocomplete](/patterns/forms/autocomplete): Build user-friendly autocomplete with search suggestions, keyboard navigation, and accessibility features.
- [Button](/patterns/forms/button): Create accessible and user-friendly buttons with proper states, design patterns, and implementation guidelines.
- [Checkbox](/patterns/forms/checkbox): Learn how to implement accessible checkbox inputs in your web applications. Discover best practices for multiple selection controls, states handling, and accessibility.
- [Code Confirmation](/patterns/forms/code-confirmation): Implement user-friendly code confirmation inputs for verification codes and OTPs. Learn best practices for segmented inputs, auto-focus behavior, and accessibility.
- [Color Picker](/patterns/forms/color-picker): Select colors with visual feedback
- [Currency Input](/patterns/forms/currency-input): Create currency input fields with number formatting and international currency handling.
- [Date Input](/patterns/forms/date-input): Build date input fields with validation, formatting, and localization features.
- [Date Picker](/patterns/forms/date-picker): Create user-friendly date pickers with calendar interfaces and keyboard navigation.
- [Date Range](/patterns/forms/date-range): Build date range selection with calendar interfaces and validation features.
- [File Input](/patterns/forms/file-input): Create user-friendly file upload components for your web applications. Learn best practices for file selection, drag-and-drop, progress indicators, and validation.
- [Form Validation](/patterns/forms/form-validation): Learn how to implement effective form validation in your web applications. Discover best practices for error handling, real-time validation, and user feedback.
- [Multi-select Input](/patterns/forms/multi-select-input): Implement multi-select components for multiple item selection in your web applications. Learn best practices for list management, keyboard navigation, and accessibility.
- [Password](/patterns/forms/password): Build secure and user-friendly password fields with validation, strength indicators, and accessibility features.
- [Phone Number](/patterns/forms/phone-number): Create phone number inputs with international format support and validation features.
- [Radio Button](/patterns/forms/radio): Implement accessible radio button groups in your web applications. Learn best practices for single-choice selection controls, keyboard navigation, and ARIA attributes.
- [Rating Input](/patterns/forms/rating-input): Build user-friendly rating components with star ratings and accessibility features.
- [Rich Text Editor](/patterns/forms/rich-text-editor): Create accessible rich text editors with text formatting tools and keyboard shortcuts.
- [Search Field](/patterns/forms/search-field): Learn how to implement effective search fields in your web applications. Discover best practices for search input design, real-time suggestions, and accessibility.
- [Selection Input](/patterns/forms/selection-input): Learn how to implement user-friendly selection inputs in your web applications. Discover best practices for dropdowns, comboboxes, and list boxes with accessibility and usability guidelines.
- [Signature Pad](/patterns/forms/signature-pad): Build touch-enabled signature capture with canvas drawing and validation features.
- [Slider](/patterns/forms/slider): Learn how to implement accessible range slider inputs in your web applications. Discover best practices for continuous value selection, touch interactions, and accessibility.
- [Tag Input](/patterns/forms/tag-input): Create tag input components for dynamic keyword entry with validation and accessibility support.
- [Text Field](/patterns/forms/text-field): Implement accessible text input fields with validation, error handling, and user experience best practices.
- [Textarea](/patterns/forms/textarea): Learn how to implement accessible textarea components for collecting long-form content, comments, and detailed responses. Discover best practices for multi-line text input with proper validation and user experience.
- [Time Input](/patterns/forms/time-input): Build user-friendly time input fields with validation and accessibility features.
- [Toggle](/patterns/forms/toggle): Implement toggle switches for binary state control in your web applications. Learn best practices for toggle buttons, state management, and accessibility.
- [Getting Started](/patterns/getting-started): UX Patterns for Devs is a comprehensive resource that helps developers implement effective, accessible, and usable UI components
- [Introduction to Patterns](/patterns): A library of UX patterns for developers building effective, accessible, and usable interfaces.
- [Image Gallery](/patterns/media/image-gallery): Learn how to implement image galleries. Discover best practices for lightboxes, thumbnails, and image navigation.
- [Image Upload](/patterns/media/image-upload): Learn how to implement image upload interfaces. Discover best practices for drag-and-drop, preview, and validation.
- [Video Player](/patterns/media/video-player): Learn how to implement video players. Discover best practices for playback controls, captions, and responsive video.
- [Back to Top](/patterns/navigation/back-to-top): Implement a Back to Top button for enhanced navigation on long pages with best practices for placement and accessibility.
- [Breadcrumb](/patterns/navigation/breadcrumb): Create effective breadcrumb navigation for better site orientation. Learn implementation techniques, accessibility requirements, and design best practices for clear hierarchical navigation.
- [Hamburger Menu](/patterns/navigation/hambuger-menu): Create accessible mobile menus with smooth animations and touch-friendly interactions.
- [Infinite scroll](/patterns/navigation/infinite-scroll): Create seamless content loading with infinite scroll, focusing on performance, accessibility, and user experience best practices.
- [Link](/patterns/navigation/link): Build accessible links with proper styling, hover states, and keyboard navigation support.
- [Load More](/patterns/navigation/load-more): Build efficient content loading with the Load More pattern, focusing on user experience and performance optimization.
- [Megamenu](/patterns/navigation/megamenu): Build accessible and responsive megamenus with keyboard navigation and mobile-friendly adaptations.
- [Navigation Menu](/patterns/navigation/navigation-menu): Build effective navigation menus for your website. Learn best practices for creating accessible, responsive navigation with proper keyboard support and mobile-friendly interactions.
- [Pagination](/patterns/navigation/pagination): Learn best practices for building accessible, user-friendly page navigation with clear guidelines for design and performance.
- [Sidebar](/patterns/navigation/sidebar): Build responsive and accessible sidebar navigation with collapsible sections and keyboard navigation support.
- [Tabs](/patterns/navigation/tabs): Create accessible tab interfaces with keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, and responsive design patterns.
- [Activity Feed](/patterns/social/activity-feed): Learn how to implement activity feeds. Discover best practices for real-time updates, infinite scrolling, and engagement tracking.
- [Comment System](/patterns/social/comment-system): Learn how to implement comment systems. Discover best practices for threaded discussions, moderation, and user interactions.
- [Like Button](/patterns/social/like-button): Learn how to implement like buttons and reactions. Discover best practices for engagement tracking, animations, and accessibility.
- [Share Dialog](/patterns/social/share-dialog): Learn how to implement share dialogs. Discover best practices for social media integration, copy links, and sharing analytics.
- [Cookie Consent](/patterns/user-feedback/cookie-consent): Implement effective cookie consent banners in your web applications. Learn best practices for GDPR compliance, user privacy, and consent management.
- [Empty States](/patterns/user-feedback/empty-states): Create effective empty state experiences in your web applications. Learn best practices for handling no-content scenarios with helpful messaging and clear actions.
- [Loading Indicator](/patterns/user-feedback/loading-indicator): Build effective loading indicators for your web applications. Learn best practices for implementing loading states, spinners, and progress feedback with proper accessibility.
- [Notification](/patterns/user-feedback/notification): Implement effective notification systems in your web applications. Learn best practices for toast messages, alerts, and user notifications with proper timing and accessibility.
- [Progress Indicator](/patterns/user-feedback/progress-indicator): Create effective progress indicators for your web applications. Learn best practices for implementing progress bars, step indicators, and completion feedback with proper accessibility.
- [Skeleton](/patterns/user-feedback/skeleton): Build effective skeleton loading states for your web applications. Learn best practices for implementing content placeholders and loading animations with proper accessibility.
- [When to Use What?](/patterns/when-to-use-what): Guide for choosing the right UI pattern for your needs

## glossary
- [ARIA Attributes](/glossary/a/aria-attributes): HTML attributes that provide accessibility information to assistive technologies
- [Canonical Tags](/glossary/c/canonical-tags): HTML elements that specify the preferred URL for duplicate or similar content to prevent SEO issues
- [CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)](/glossary/c/cls-cumulative-layout-shift): A Core Web Vital metric that measures visual stability by quantifying unexpected layout shifts during page load
- [Design Tokens](/glossary/d/design-tokens): Platform-agnostic variables that store design decisions for consistent implementation across products and teams
- [DOM (Document Object Model)](/glossary/d/dom): A programming interface that represents HTML and XML documents as a tree structure, allowing JavaScript to interact with and modify page content
- [UX Patterns Glossary](/glossary): A comprehensive glossary of UX patterns, design principles, and web development terminology.
- [Keyboard Navigation](/glossary/k/keyboard-navigation): The ability to navigate and interact with a website or application using only keyboard input, without requiring a mouse
- [Lazy Loading](/glossary/l/lazy-loading): A performance optimization technique that delays loading of non-critical resources until they are needed
- [Live Regions](/glossary/l/live-regions): ARIA attributes that announce dynamic content changes to screen reader users without requiring focus
- [Pagination](/glossary/p/pagination): A navigation pattern that divides content into separate pages to improve usability and performance
- [Progressive Loading](/glossary/p/progressive-loading): A technique that loads content gradually to improve initial page load times and user experience
- [Screen Reader](/glossary/s/screen-reader): Assistive technology that converts digital text and interface elements into speech or braille output for users with visual impairments
- [Semantic HTML](/glossary/s/semantic-html): HTML elements that carry meaning about their content structure and purpose
- [Skeleton Screen](/glossary/s/skeleton-screen): A loading state UI pattern that displays placeholder content shapes while actual content is being fetched
- [Throttle and Debounce](/glossary/t/throttle-debounce): Performance optimization techniques that limit how often a function can be executed in response to continuous events
- [Touch Targets](/glossary/t/touch-targets): Interactive UI elements sized and spaced appropriately for touch interaction on mobile devices
- [Viewport](/glossary/v/viewport): The visible area of a web page within a browser window or mobile device screen