Animation
What is Skeleton Screen?
A placeholder showing the rough shape of content while it loads, with a shimmer sweeping across it. It feels faster than a blank screen or spinner.
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In real work
Show a skeleton screen while the feed loads. Match the shape of the actual cards. Add a left-to-right shimmer on each row.
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