# Happy path: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> The happy path is the expected sequence when a person completes a task without errors or interruptions.
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# Happy path

The happy path is the expected sequence when a person completes a task without errors or interruptions

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It is used to describe the main flow of an experience. It should be complemented with situations such as incomplete data, missing permissions or connection failures. Designing only the ideal path leaves many real usage needs unresolved.

Topics

[Experience and service design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/experiencia-y-diseno-de-servicios)

## Related concepts

- [User experience](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/user-experience.html)
- [Digital accessibility](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-accessibility)
- [Affordance](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ux/affordance.html)