"Throbbers" (spinning icons) signal activity, while progress bars manage expectations of time.
This article explores the evolution of the "simple loading screen" from a technical hurdle into a vital part of user experience (UX) and design. The Psychology of the Wait
Create a div or section with a "loading" class to hold your icon or text.
A blank screen leads users to believe a program has crashed.
Creating a basic preloader often involves just a few lines of code to cover the page until the assets are ready.
