Web App UX Refinement
This update focuses less on adding more features and more on refining what's already here. I simplified the experience, improved navigation, and revisited areas that had gone untouched for a while.
HOME updates:
- Desktop sidebar: On wider screens, the main navigation now stays visible in a sidebar instead of opening as an overlay, making navigation easier to access on desktop.
- FAQ refresh: The FAQ now has clearer sections and a more scannable layout. Its content is also searchable across the app, making answers easier to find.
BLOG updates:
- Text-only entries: I removed the tabs for audio and video entries. I introduced these formats in app versions 1.1 and 1.2, but wasn't using them, so the blog is back to text-only entries.
- Translation: Individual entries can now be translated into your browser's language. You can switch between the original and translated text in the reader.
DISCOG updates:
- Exclusive releases: The discography now supports app-exclusive releases. A dedicated badge identifies them, and they won't be available on external streaming services.
DATA updates:
- Track ITR: A new graph shows each track's Idea-to-Release timeline, making it easier to see how long ideas take to become finished releases.
- All Metrics (By Stat): Rank tracks by any available statistic, filter by year, and explore the catalog from different angles.
- Event Calendar (Moon phases): The standard calendar now displays moon phases alongside event data.
Miscellaneous updates:
- Header clock: The header now displays a live clock that alternates between local time and UTC, making it easy to check either reference.
- General improvements: Structural cleanup, more consistent layouts, and minor bug fixes across the app.