Error messages can be a crucial point in the user experience. To be effective, they must be clearly visible. This can be accomplished by displaying them close to the error's source, using noticeable, redundant, and accessible indicators, designing them based on their impact, and avoiding displaying them prematurely.
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Chapters:
00:00 4 Guidelines for Visible Error Messages
0:32 1. Display the Error Message Close to the Error's Source
1:02 2. Use Noticeable, Redundant, and Accessible Indicators
1:39 3. Design Error Messages Based On Their Impact
2:27 4. Avoid Prematurely Displaying Errors
3:57 Summary
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