what is
walkthrough
in one line
a walkthrough is a step-by-step in-app guide that leads a user through completing a specific task in the real interface.
a walkthrough is a guided sequence that takes a user through a task one step at a time: click here, then fill this in, then press save. unlike a general tour, a walkthrough is about getting one specific thing done.
interactive walkthroughs wait for the user to perform each action before moving on. that makes them feel less like a presentation and more like someone sitting next to you pointing at the screen.
the hard part is keeping them accurate. walkthroughs depend on the interface staying the same, so a redesign or a renamed button can break a step without anyone noticing.
where heytappr fits
every heytappr guide is an interactive walkthrough: it speaks each step, spotlights the live control, and advances when the user acts. when a release breaks a step's selector, it lands in the needs-attention list.
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