Choose the onboarding flow that matches the user moment
Match onboarding flow types to user context so guidance arrives when it can actually help.
The reframe: onboarding flows are tools, not a single recipe. A walkthrough introduces a path. A checklist creates momentum across steps. A coach mark points attention to a precise control. A task-flow wizard supports a multistep action in context. These are different instruments and should not be mixed carelessly. Context matters because memory is limited and because most users arrive with an immediate job to do. Guidance that appears before the user understands why it matters is often skipped, forgotten, or resented. Guidance that appears beside the task is easier to act on and easier to revisit. Use this planning…
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