Karim Maassen delves into the ongoing debate surrounding using buttons versus links for the “cancel” functionality in user interfaces. It argues that when users are presented with a “cancel” option, this should be a link rather than a button. The rationale is that canceling an action is not a data manipulation but navigation between different application states.
Overall, the article presents a well-reasoned and detailed case for using links over buttons for the “cancel” functionality, drawing on the principles of web design, user experience, and the evolution of modern web development practices.
