Loading States & Skeletons

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Description

Design loading states and skeleton screens for all major pages and components. Should provide visual feedback during data fetching and maintain layout stability.

Requirements and Context

• Must be consistent across app
• Skeleton screens for better UX
• Loading spinners for quick actions
• Progress indicators for long operations

Detailed Design Specifications

Skeleton Screens:

• Dashboard skeleton:
  • Card placeholders (shimmer effect)
  • Table row placeholders
  • Chart placeholder
• API card skeleton:
  • Logo placeholder
  • Text line placeholders
  • Button placeholder
• Table skeleton:
  • Header row
  • Multiple data row placeholders

Loading Spinners:

• Small spinner (for buttons)
• Medium spinner (for sections)
• Large spinner (for full page)
• Stellar-themed spinner (optional)

Progress Bars:

• For file uploads
• For long transactions
• Percentage indicator

Shimmer Effect:

• Animated gradient for skeleton screens
• Subtle animation
• Brand colors

Design Pattern:

• Skeleton matches final layout
• Shimmer animation
• Consistent timing
• Accessible (ARIA loading states)

User Flow

1. User navigates to page
2. Skeleton screen shown
3. Data loads
4. Content replaces skeleton

Design Deliverables

• Skeleton screen designs (all major pages)
• Spinner component designs
• Progress bar designs
• Animation specifications
• Interactive prototype
• Design specifications

Guidelines

• Consistent loading patterns
• Smooth animations
• Accessible (ARIA)
• Brand-consistent
• Timeframe: 96 hours
• Project details: #