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F-Droid 2.0

1465 points · 420 comments · daveoc64

  1. comex · · focus · HN ↗
    I notice that

        Syncthing-For
    k
    is one of the first pieces of text in the first screenshot. With the k on its own line like that. Not usually something I’d comment on, but if you’re showing off a redesign…
    1. katzenq · · focus · HN ↗
      That app itself also has some of the most revolting UI I've seen in a modern Android app (Vertical gradient filled buttons with thick gray strokes surrounded by not-quite-Material UI widgets, in a nonsensical custom control they had to go out of their way to make rather than just use a dropdown). Android developers really just don't care.
      1. tripleee · · focus · HN ↗
        its not an app you open much. I'd prefer them to spend time on the actual functionality
        1. frereubu · · focus · HN ↗
          Good design is part of the functionality.
          1. landdate · · focus · HN ↗

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            1. katzenq · · focus · HN ↗
              Programming is design. Good code requires design sense.
              1. landdate · · focus · HN ↗
                In the literal sense, yes. But in this context it's obvious we are talking about UI/UX design. I am using the exact same terminology in the exact same manner as the person I replied to. So you either have poor reading comprehension or are being purposefully obtuse. Which is it? To be clear, if it is actually the former then you have my sympathy and I hope I cleared this up.
                1. katzenq · · focus · HN ↗
                  I personally think that software design skills naturally lend themselves to good UX and aesthetic design skills and you can infer one from the other. It's fine if you disagree and I should've said it less objectively
                  1. jonathanstrange · · focus · HN ↗
                    There is not even an overlap between those skills. That's why companies employ graphic designers and not just developers.
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