preloader
Data queue primer
A preloader is software that loads content or data before it's needed, typically to improve performance or user experience.
On websites, a preloader displays an animation or progress indicator while heavier content loads in the background, preventing users from staring at a blank screen.
The spinning circle is our preloader—once assets finish loading, the main page appears.
In video games and applications, preloaders cache resources so gameplay or functionality begins smoothly.
Temporary data accumulation
- spinnerThing that rotates
- progressMovement toward improvement
- throbberAnimated loading graphic
- waitingRemaining in expectation
hourglass · lag · delay · timeout · caching · stalling · latency · fetch
Temporary local storage
- prefetchRetrieve data anticipatorily
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- throughputProcessing rate over time
parallelism · async · defer · prioritization · chunking · bundling · above-the-fold
State of awaiting something
- feedbackReturned response data
- placeholderTemporary position marker
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
graceful · seamless · responsive · interstitial · onboarding · engagement · patience
Start without external resources
- startupNew business enterprise
- setupHow something is arranged
- launchingSetting something in motion
- configuringArranging system settings
initializing · activation · deployment · provisioning · mounting · instantiation · warmup · handshake
buffering
Temporary data accumulation
waiting · hourglass · lag · delay · timeout · caching · stalling · latency · fetch · placeholder
caching
Temporary local storage
- prefetchRetrieve data anticipatorily
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
throughput · parallelism · async · defer · prioritization · chunking · bundling · above-the-fold
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- feedbackReturned response data
- placeholderTemporary position marker
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
progressive · graceful · seamless · responsive · interstitial · onboarding · engagement · patience
bootstrap
Start without external resources
configuring · initializing · activation · deployment · provisioning · mounting · instantiation · warmup · handshake · sequence
bootloader
Initial startup program
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- pluginModular software extension
module · script · applet · middleware · runtime · shim · polyfill · CDN · bundler
- loading indicatorsprogress bar, spinner, hourglass, buffering, spinners
- FlashAdobe Flash, ActionScript, movie clip, timeline, keyframe