Compare multiple boolean props versus a single status string prop
TESTS: preventing impossible UI states. OUTLINE: Booleans let callers pass conflicting flags like isLoading plus isError, leaking implementation priority; a single status enum makes invalid states unrepresentable. RED FLAG: claiming booleans are simpler.
WHAT IT TESTS: disciplined state modeling to prevent impossible UI states in component APIs. OUTLINE: multiple booleans let callers pass conflicting flags like isLoading and isError, forcing hidden priority logic that leaks implementation details; a single status enum makes invalid combinations unrepresentable, simplifies conditional rendering, and improves type safety; enums also extend cleanly without adding new props. RED FLAG: claiming booleans are more flexible or trusting consumers to never pass conflicting props.
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- #api design
- #component state
- #type safety
- #frontend architecture
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