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Pagination Playground

Hybrid Approach

About This Pattern

Best for

Large content libraries, product catalogs, and scenarios where users have varying browsing preferences.

Advantages

  • •Balances control (button) with smoothness (auto-load)
  • •Reduces fatigue of repeated button clicks
  • •Can support SEO if designed with paginated URLs
  • •Adapts to user behavior and preferences
  • •Provides best of both manual and auto-loading

Disadvantages

  • •More complex to implement and test
  • •May confuse users if pattern changes mid-browse
  • •Still suffers from some infinite scroll issues
  • •Requires careful UX design and communication
  • •More state management complexity

Best Practices

  • •Be consistent: clearly communicate loading behavior
  • •Always allow explicit navigation (URL/page markers)
  • •Test on mobile to ensure scroll + tap interactions feel natural
  • •Allow users to toggle between manual and auto modes
  • •Provide consistent loading and progress indicators
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