Enrollment Form: First Look Analysis
The sign-up form was the first step. Basic checks, like checking for empty fields or an email had the correct format, occurred immediately in the browser. But the crucial check for duplicate email detection caused a noticeable server call. This took an average of 1.2 to 1.8 seconds. It’s not extremely slow, but it creates a hiccup in the flow. The form didn’t perform live validation; it first. This is a dated technique that shows all errors at once, but it seems less interactive than real-time validation. The submit button greyed out during the validation call, which showed something was happening but also made it clear the user had to wait.