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Baymard: Always Provide Comparison Features for Spec-Driven Industries
Documents why spec-driven products need comparison features, side-by-side specs, persistent compare checkboxes, selected-item reminders, desktop and mobile tradeoffs, and item-selection affordances.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compare view | Choose Compare view when users need to evaluate a small number of similar items across the same attributes. | Compared columns represent user-selected or explicitly preselected peer items, and the view states the item count and comparison limit. | Baymard supports persistent compare checkboxes, selected-item reminders, and side-by-side specs for spec-driven products. |
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Publisher: Baymard Institute. Last checked: .