Web App UX Refinement
This update is less about adding volume and more about tightening what already exists. I spent most of this cycle simplifying the experience, refining navigation and polishing a few areas that had been left untouched for a while.
- Left Sidebar on desktop:
On wider screens, the main navigation now lives as a persistent sidebar rail instead of an overlay panel. The app feels more like a desktop workspace and less like a mobile interface when used on larger displays.
- Header Clock (Local + UTC):
The header now shows a live clock that alternates between local time and UTC. Most of the app already standardizes dates and timestamps in UTC, so everything stays consistent for every user.
- Improved FAQ page:
The FAQ received a proper refresh. Clearer sections, better structure and easier scanning. It's also indexed in Global Search, making it easier to find from anywhere in the app.
- BLOG simplified to text only:
The tab system at the top of the BLOG is gone. Audio and video entries were introduced in v1.1 and v1.2, but I wasn't taking advantage of either format, so the BLOG is back to being text only.
- BLOG translation:
Individual blog posts can now be translated into your browser language. Toggle between the original and translated text directly inside the reader. Useful for anyone following the project from outside the English-speaking bubble.
- Exclusive Releases in DISCOG:
The discography now supports app-exclusive releases. These will be marked with a dedicated badge and won't be available on external streaming services.
- Track ITR Graph on DATA:
The DATA page now includes a Track ITR (Idea-To-Release) chart, providing a visual overview of how long it takes for ideas to evolve into finished releases.
- All Metrics "By Stat" view:
The All Metrics page gained a new mode that ranks tracks by any available statistic. Pick a metric, filter by year and explore the catalogue from a different angle.
- Calendar Moon phases:
The Event Calendar now includes moon phases, adding a subtle atmospheric layer to the timeline. "Full" Calendar mode remains dedicated to events, while the standard view combines event data with lunar details.
- General improvements:
Structural cleanup across the app, consistency improvements to layouts and numerous minor bug fixes throughout.