Dear @a-non-e-moose
I wonder why did you name your project "Sauna" :) It's a pretty name but just ... little bit strange :)
Right now Sauna does an alright job as a content viewer. I can see my feed and read each post in it and get all relevant info like number of votes the post got or the comments
Wow. Are you using phyton or some other programming language to do all of that?
The biggest reason why I like website front-end is the fact, that I can open each comment in new tab. And then reply to all of them one by one. If someone has 5-10 comments daily then it's not much needed. But any user with solid engagement will need that feature.
So just think about it while building your tool. Perhaps you can add "tabs"? So I could click on particular comments and "open them in new tab"?
Once that's all squared away, I'll be free to get down to honing the UX
All those IT explanations - that's just to much for me haha :)
I don't expect to make much from this, but I think it could turn out to be a valuable tool.
I could help you by sharing feedback. After all I'm quite succesful Steemit user and I've been in social media marketing for past 3 years already so I kind of understand "marketer" needs more than most people do.
I'm about to make a new one soon too, so stay tuned ;)
If you ever do - PLEASE send me memo or drop a comment with a link.
Yours
Piotr
I came up with Sauna because of the word play of Steem. A sauna is a place you go to be exposed to steam, and my frontend intends to be a where you go to be exposed to Steem. Consider it a continuation of Steem's long tradition of terrible names ;)
Nothing is set in stone though; if I get inspired to a better name I'll go with that. It's not my main concern these days. It doesn't matter what I name it, just how well it works.
I'm using the java programming language for this project. I picked java for security, and because I like the architecture and language. In java, programs run on a standard virtual machine. For this reason, any java executable (an executable JAR) can be copied and run on any computer that can run that virtual machine, which is a lot of them, regardless of operating system or other details of host system implementation.
I'm sure I could get comparable cross-platform compatibility with python, or a lot of other languages, but I like java. There's also virtually nothing built for the Steem blockchain with java, and it's kind of neat to be taking the road less traveled.
Tabs as you describe them here are well within the realm of possibility. This is exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for! I'll surely come back to this tabs concept as I make more progress. Anything I can do to help facilitate the needs of different users will make Sauna a stronger frontend.
I will certainly keep an eye out for your feedback, and I will definitely send you a little memo when I get around to making my next development update.
Thanks @crypto.piotr!
Please refer to my other comment on this post regarding the Sauna name and my testnet attempts. One of the testnet obstacles I hit was that I needed Windows "Pro" for the virtual machine for.. either EOS or LN (think it was EOS- my computer tech stuff is always in a cloud as I file it deep away when no longer working on a project). Like starting an old car with a quarter inch of dust, plus I am quite inexp.
Anyway, I think there is something there with Sauna and as I mentioned Plasma
I don't have much free time on my hands, but if you are set on a development course, feel free to include me in the discussion and I'll see what I can pick up. Yes on the road less traveled.Dear @a-non-e-moose
Thank you for your amazing comment and Im sorry for such a late reply. For some reason I've missed your reply and I only had a chance to read it now.
Big Thx for always being so responsive.
ps. If your Sauna project would be ready and if you would like me to help you market it (as a friendly favour) on Steemit, then let me know. I will gladly support your efforts.
Yours
Piotr
I have no problem with late replies. As long as I'm still alive it's not too late. The blockchain's not going anywhere.
I'll definitely get back to you on that marketing stuff once the time comes. Thanks for the offer.