TLDR Web Dev · OPINIONS & ADVICE

SANDING UI

blog.jim-nielsen.com4 min read

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

“Sanding” a user interface involves repeatedly clicking through the UI, testing its functionality, and identifying any issues or "splinters" that might disrupt user experience. As an example, a developer encountered a problem where a gap in a flexbox layout created a dead zone that prevented users from interacting with a radio button. By removing the gap and adding padding to the label, he eliminated the problem and smoothed out the user experience.