handling-ui-states

To implement UI states for data fetching components in React, you must manage Loading, Error, Empty, and Content states. This provides a complete user experience by displaying skeleton loaders, actionable error messages, informative empty states, and final rendered content.

Your React component breaks because it only handles the Content state. You must implement Loading, Error, and Empty states to prevent broken user experiences during data fetching, ensuring skeleton loaders and error recovery options are displayed.

The best way to design empty states is to provide informative messages with clear next steps rather than allowing silent failures. This approach guides users on how to populate content or resolve the lack of data effectively.

To show a skeleton loader while fetching data, implement a Loading state within your component. This state activates during data fetching or form submissions, displaying the skeleton placeholder until the final Content state is ready to render.

To add a retry button for error handling, implement an Error state that displays a user-friendly error message alongside actionable recovery options. This allows users to attempt the data fetch or form submission again directly from the interface.