Don't ask the user to configure what you can infer.
Every time a user moves their hand to a mouse, you’ve lost 2 seconds. Power-user shortcuts aren't "features"; they are time-theft prevention. Steal Time From Others & Be The Best GUI
Optimistic UI updates (showing success before the server confirms) steal back the "waiting" time that usually kills flow. 2. Efficiency as an Ethical Mandate Don't ask the user to configure what you can infer
When we say "Steal Time From Others," we mean making your tool so much faster than the alternative that using any other software feels like a waste of a life. Optimistic UI updates (showing success before the server
The best GUI is a ghost. If a user is thinking about your buttons, you’ve already lost seconds of their cognitive load.
In the attention economy, every application is a thief. Most GUIs steal time from the user—forcing them through labyrinthine menus, redundant confirmations, and sluggish animations.