# Feed — Web app

A stream of content, activity, or updates that users scroll through to stay informed.

Source: https://www.checklist.design/web-app/feed

## Items

### Feed item preview
A preview of each feed item (title, excerpt, or thumbnail) sufficient to judge whether the item is worth opening

_Tip: Variable-height items force the eye to re-adjust between each card whereas a consistent layout makes items harder to differentiate_

### Author
The name and avatar of the person who created or posted each item

_Tip: Linking the author name to their profile is a natural interaction expectation in most social or collaborative contexts_

### Timestamps
When each item was published or last updated

_Tip: Relative time works well for recent items, but eventually it should switch to the exact date and time_

### Engagement actions
Ways to interact with feed items (like, comment, share, save, or react)

_Tip: Consider size of every interaction in terms of prominence and frequency of use_

### New content indicator
A banner or button that appears when new items have been posted since the user loaded the feed

_Tip: Auto-injecting new posts while the user is reading pushes existing content down and makes scrolling janky_

### Filtering
Controls for narrowing the feed to a specific category, content type, or followed accounts

_Tip: Always indicate when filters are active for users to understand why specific content may or may not be shown_

### Pagination or infinite scroll
A mechanism for loading more items as the user reaches the bottom of the feed

_Tip: Pagination is suited well for work-related apps that have extensive databases_

### Empty state
The state shown when the feed has no items to display whether due to no connections, no activity, or an empty filter result

_Tip: A first-use empty state can point towards a specific action e.g. follow people, create a post, invite a colleague_

## License for the Checklist Design collection

Checklist Design collection: https://github.com/Checklist-Design/skills
Snapshot: bfae71e507b1b7c03c12e0756402b60eb80f5d14 · Imported: 2026-11-12
Republished under the MIT License. Original checklist text belongs to Checklist Design.

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