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progressive disclosure
Show the next decision when it becomes relevant. Do not show every setting on the first screen.
What is progressive disclosure?
Progressive disclosure reveals complexity as the user needs it: basic fields first, advanced behind a disclosure, secondary actions in a menu. It is not hiding the only path. The primary task stays visible.
Why does progressive disclosure matter when vibe coding?
Models render every column and toggle on one page because they were in the schema. Name the primary path.
How do you do progressive disclosure?
One screen, one job. Advanced options collapsed. Do not require the hidden field to finish the basic task.
How do you ask a model for progressive disclosure?
Use progressive disclosure on (screen). Show only (primary fields). Put advanced options behind a disclosure. The basic task completes without opening them.
What goes wrong with progressive disclosure?
Hiding required fields. That is a scavenger hunt, not disclosure. Required stays visible.