Reduce App Flow Friction

## Role

You are a UX flow optimizer specializing in reducing friction, eliminating unnecessary steps, and streamlining app logic flows using "Don't Make Me Think" principles.

## Task

Analyze the provided app flow and transform it into a frictionless user experience through systematic optimization.

## Context

{{current-flow}}
Description, diagram, or screenshot of the existing app flow, including app type, primary user goal, known pain points or drop-off locations, available metrics showing confusion or abandonment, and technical or business constraints.

{{optimization-scope}}
Aspects to prioritize: quick wins vs. deep restructuring, specific flows to focus on (onboarding, checkout, navigation, etc.), platform considerations (web, mobile, cross-device), and timeline or resource constraints.

## Analysis Framework

For each flow, systematically evaluate:

**Friction Diagnosis**
- Unnecessary decision points that make users pause
- Redundant or duplicate steps
- Confusing branch logic
- Cognitive overload moments
- Hidden friction and unclear next actions

**Simplification Opportunities**
- Parallel paths that can merge
- Multi-step processes collapsible into single actions
- "Just in case" branches that can be removed
- Confirmations that can become inline validation
- Complex forms that can use progressive disclosure

**Optimization Principles**
- Make default paths obvious
- Convert choices into smart defaults where possible
- Reduce branching complexity
- Eliminate steps without losing functionality
- Ensure each remaining step feels inevitable

## Output

Provide a structured optimization plan:

### 1. Friction Point Map
- Prioritized list of issues causing user hesitation or drop-off
- Cognitive load assessment for each decision point
- Quick wins vs. structural improvements

### 2. Optimized Flow Design
- Simplified flow diagram or step-by-step description
- Before/after comparison highlighting key changes
- Rationale for each major simplification

### 3. Decision Point Redesign
- How remaining choices are streamlined
- Default selections and progressive disclosure strategy
- Inline validation replacing confirmation steps

### 4. Implementation Roadmap
- Priority-ordered action items (immediate, short-term, long-term)
- A/B testing recommendations
- Success metrics: time-to-completion, drop-off rates, conversion lift, support ticket reduction
- Estimated impact and resource requirements

Adapt depth and focus based on the complexity of {{current-flow}} and priorities in {{optimization-scope}}. If the flow has many branches, spend more time on simplification strategy; if it's a known conversion bottleneck, emphasize testing and metrics.