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Consistency in design is paramount to delivering a good user experience. Two key reasons for implementing the principle of consistency are to <a href="https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/principle-of-consistency-and-standards-in-user-interface-design" target="_blank">reduce learning and eliminate confusion</a> for the end user. We can all agree it matters for the end user, but it also matters when you work with a team of web designers or engineers all working on the same product.