Dashboard: Navigation + Always-On Motion (Removed)
Dashboard-style pages often use many panels, shadows, and subtle “breathing” animations. This baseline version removes all CSS animations so you can compare scrolling and navigation on low-end devices.
Try this: scroll through the list below, then quickly switch to Articles and back. Compare tap response and scroll consistency vs the animated version.
Same layout, no animation.
Shadows + translucent UI remain (static).
No background pulsing.
Reduced ongoing rendering work.
UI is more idle between frames.
Less compositing overhead over time.
Same look, no motion.
Baseline for navigation responsiveness.
Scroll should feel more consistent.
Compare on low-end devices.
Static effects only.
Long page still stresses scrolling.
Switch pages rapidly to compare feel.
Same cards, no animation.
Baseline for input lag testing.
Less CPU/GPU churn.
Try different browsers too.
Observe tap response after scroll.
Scrolling + many panels can feel heavy (baseline).
Repeated containers keep the page visually consistent.
Tap response should be more consistent without motion.
Heavy scrolling stresses rendering and compositing.
Shadows + transparency still add some cost.
Switch pages while scrolling to compare navigation feel.
UI polish is nice, but performance matters too.
No continuous motion means more idle time for the renderer.
Low-end devices show differences more clearly.
Try scrolling quickly for 10–15 seconds.
Now stop suddenly—compare how quickly it settles.
Then tap a nav link immediately after stopping.
If the tap registers late, that’s a UX issue.
Baseline: fewer moving parts, typically fewer frame drops.
Shadows can be expensive when many elements exist.
Blurred overlays are visually nice but can be costly.
Try switching between Articles and Dashboard repeatedly.
Compare how “instant” navigation feels.
Less ongoing work can mean better responsiveness.
This is the static baseline page.
Long lists are common on dashboards and admin panels.
Each item has a shadow and border (paint work remains).
No hover motion here—nothing animates.
On touch devices, scroll performance is the key signal.
Try different browsers on the same low-end phone.
Some engines handle blur and shadows differently.
Performance is not just FPS—it’s input responsiveness too.
When the main thread is busy, taps feel delayed.
Scrolling reveals “frame pacing” issues clearly.
Stop, tap, switch pages—repeat a few times.
On stronger devices, the experience is mostly smooth.
That contrast is what makes the demo effective.
Moderate styling can still matter at scale.
Especially when combined with long pages and sticky UI.
Use this page to demonstrate baseline behavior.
Now switch back to Articles and scroll again.
If taps feel late even here, the device is very constrained.
Turn animations on/off in your real UI and compare.
Often the difference is surprisingly large on low-end.
End of list. Scroll back up and switch pages again.
End of dashboard. Use the navigation bar to switch pages and compare responsiveness vs the animated version.