Glossary coding Term Page
Error State
A failure-specific view that explains what broke and how to recover.
Core Idea
An error state is not a single toast but a full interaction that admits failure, shows context, and offers the right action. It usually bundles a headline, concise copy, a retry entry point, and instrumentation so teams can observe recurring issues.
Why It Matters Here
Mathbong’s API lessons treat error states as first-class UI instead of leftovers tacked on at the end. By defining them explicitly, the series can attach backoff rules, logging, and partial updates to the same surface, keeping the retry UX predictable across projects.