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diff --git a/doc/development/ux_guide/components.md b/doc/development/ux_guide/components.md index ac7c1b6207d..986b796437b 100644 --- a/doc/development/ux_guide/components.md +++ b/doc/development/ux_guide/components.md @@ -204,6 +204,25 @@ Cover blocks are generally used to create a heading element for a page, such as --- +## Skeleton loading + +Skeleton loading is a way to convey to the user what kind of content is currently being loaded. It's a paradigm with which content can independently and asynchronously be loaded, while still adhering to the structure and look of the completely loaded view. + +### Requirements + +* A skeleton should represent an organism in a recognisable way +* Atom elements within organisms (for reference see this article on [atomic design methodology](http://atomicdesign.bradfrost.com/chapter-2/)) may be represented in a maximum of 3 repetitions, if applicable. +* Skeletons should only be presented in grayscale using the HEX colors: `#fafafa` or `#ffffff` (except for shadows) +* Animate the grey atoms in a pulsating way to show motion, as if "loading". The pulse animation transitions colors horizontally from left to right, starting with `#f2f2f2` to `#fafafa`. + + + +### Usage + +Skeleton loading can replace any existing UI elements for the period in which they are loaded and should aim for maintaining a similar structure visually. + +--- + ## Panels > TODO: Catalog how we are currently using panels and rationalize how they relate to alerts |