Has Summit ever considered potentially implementing customizable navigation styles for Summit?
Specifically, allowing users to choose how they navigate the app based on their preferences and device usage habits. Here are some ideas:
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Bottom Navigation
A streamlined, easy-to-access navigation bar at the bottom of the app. This is especially popular for users on modern smartphones, as it keeps key functionality within thumb’s reach. -
Drawer Navigation
A sidebar/drawer navigation option for users who prefer a more traditional setup where the main menu can be hidden until needed. -
Combination of Both
The option to use both bottom navigation and drawer navigation for those who enjoy having simultaneous access to tools and settings. -
Other Layouts
Consider potentially exploring other navigation paradigms, such as gesture-based navigation or tab-based navigation.
Why This Feature Matters
Customizable navigation styles can enhance usability, adapt to different user preferences, and improve accessibility for those with varying needs. For example:
- Users with larger phones may prefer bottom navigation for easier reach.
- Some might prefer drawer navigation for a cleaner interface.
- Offering both options lets users tailor their experience.
Additional Considerations
- Settings Menu: Users could configure their preferred navigation type from the app settings.
- Default Option: Choose a default layout that works for most users.
- Consistency: Maintain design consistency so that each navigation type supports all app features seamlessly.
I personally believe that this addition would make Summit even more versatile and user-friendly, empowering users to interact with Lemmy in the way that feels most natural to them.
This would be pretty complex to implement which is partially why it has not been implemented yet. I do not want to implement a bunch of navigation styles if no one will use them as that just makes a mess of the code for no real return.
If you have a particular way you personally use the app which is incompatible with how the app currently works then I would highly suggest asking for that feature in particular. The app is getting really bloated with customizations already. I’m starting to lose track of where which setting is and sometimes I’m even forgetting if I implemented a setting lol.
Anyways if you have a more focused request that will be way more helpful. It’s better for me to implement a feature that someone will 100% use than implement a dozen features that I could implement just for the sake of implementing them.
Ok, then at least the ability to remove the bottom taskbar, and have everything accessible via the Discord/Reddit-style Drawer taskbar, similar to how Sync lets you.
Added to the roadmap.
Thunder might have what you wish based on the screenshot https://github.com/thunder-app/thunder
I’ve tried Thunder before, multiple times.
I’ve also tried Voyager, Boost, Connect, Jerboa, Eternity, Raccoon, etc.
I could never get comfortable with it.
It’s a fine Lemmy App, just not for me
Yes, as well as Sync
Makes sense, thank you for your work!
You may wanna slow down on these suggestions xd
Why?
It’s overwhelming
My apologies, then.
Nah, I’d say keep them coming. The more ideas the better. The devs are free to ignore or prioritize suggestions as they see fit.
