HOW TO MANAGE DANGEROUS ACTIONS IN USER INTERFACES

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Dangerous actions in a user interface can involve serious consequences beyond deletion, such as accepting a loan. Modal dialogs help prevent accidental clicks by requiring immediate user action. For critical actions, use patterns like "Danger zone" and inline confirmation, which asks for a second click, to minimize risk. User behavior must be considered to avoid issues like accidental double-clicking.