01 / THE IDEA
What does it mean?
Introduce a feature when it first becomes useful in the task someone is doing. For example, explain sharing once someone has created something they can share.
02 / IN PRACTICE
Make it concrete.
Illustrative example: A first-time editor sees a short hint about comments when they first select text.
03 / WHAT TO WATCH FOR
A common mistake.
Blocking the entire product behind a long tutorial.
04 / WHEN IT HELPS
When should you use it?
When a complex product has a steep first-use learning curve.
05 / FURTHER READING
Explore the source.
Nielsen Norman Group — Onboarding Tutorials ↗A reference for further learning, not an endorsement or verbatim quotation.