choosing-streamlit-selection-widgets

When selecting a Streamlit selection widget, choose `st.segmented_control` for single selection or `st.pills` for multi-selection with 3-5 options, avoiding outdated radio button patterns to improve dashboard UI clarity.

To choose between Streamlit selection widgets, use `st.selectbox` for single selection and `st.multiselect` for multi-selection when handling larger option sets, ensuring your interactive UI elements match the desired selection type and visibility.

Use `st.pills` in Streamlit for multi-selection scenarios with a small number of options to achieve modern UI patterns, whereas `st.checkbox` or `st.toggle` is better suited for simple binary state controls.

Best practices for modern Streamlit selection controls involve matching the widget to the number of options and selection type, utilizing `st.segmented_control` and `st.pills` for compact choices to optimize interactive dashboard development.

Yes, Streamlit supports `st.segmented_control` for dashboard filters, providing a modern alternative to radio buttons for single-select options and demonstrating current best practices for interactive UI elements.