Bridges @bridges@indieapps.space

Build 16 for @bridges is out 😁. This one fixes a few bugs and adds some preferences for the link images on the main view. You can now use them to open a link in a detail view or a safari view controller. I think I’m nearing the no new features stage of development. Definitely can’t ship before dub dub but hoping soon after. Just got to polish polish polish.

I don’t really have any analytics in the app but I feel like the most recent @bridges build has been doing well. I think people like the new home view layout for folders and sections. I finally feel like every screen is just how I want it. I haven’t seen this many installations and “sessions” since putting out the beta. As it gets closer to release I’m getting more and more excited to see what happens 😅. If you use Bridges share a screenshot and tag it with #BridgesBeta

Exploring the idea a bit more to change @bridges main view. This gives you a better idea of what links are in each folder. The current version is on the left new one on the right in the first picture. You can also horizontally scroll through the link images. What do you think 🤔.

Should I change the home view of @bridges? I don’t want it to look outdated on day one. Lots of modern UI adopt a widget/card style design. Lists are less common place now. Maybe it’s not a big deal but I’m thinking about changing it.

Build 13 of @bridges is out ☺️ now you can make as many sections as you want. So if you have multiple podcasts or want to separate folders it’s now possible. If you haven’t joined the TestFlight now is a good time ✈️

https://testflight.apple.com/join/sNTLEOjF

After using the app I felt like something was off. I think it would be more helpful to group folders by sections. That way you can have a podcast or blog your saving links for and have folders in each section. This is a pretty big change from the initial design but these fundamental building blocks are important. Now it feels better and makes the old approach feel short sighted. What do you think 🤔

I think I have summed up what I have been feeling. A past episode of ATP had a segment that has stuck with me. Its something I have been thinking about as I am getting ready for my app @bridges to ship as a 1.0. What does a 1.0 mean in 2023 for an indie dev? The last 10% before shipping is the hardest. But here I go 😬

https://www.thermalcorner.net/post/preparing-for-a-1.0/

One idea I had was kind of a visual clipboard for @bridges. So you can copy a few things and keep writing to the clipboard and copy everything when done. It was fun making this prototype. But now I’m not sure if it’s necessary 😅. Is it a good idea?

#SwiftUI #BuildinPublic

Build 12 of @bridges is out ☺️. Some minor UI changes and adding some color to custom folders. If you need a cool link formatting app check it out.

https://testflight.apple.com/join/sNTLEOjF

Okay I just uploaded build 11 of @bridges sorry for the lengthy delay! How link favicons and images are shown are changed under the hood. I filed a feedback (FB12084292) on how 16.4 was retrieving these images since it broke a little. Seems to be mostly on Wordpress sites. Going to be pushing more regular updates again 🙂.

After working with the share sheet it was easier to get this working. Sending links to different folders has been requested and it’ll be in the next @bridges update ☺️

It should be more discoverable to edit a folder or delete one. But I can either have this be more top level or in a context menu. I’m leaning towards the context menu. What do you think ?

Okay I didn’t expect this and am overwhelmed… super late to listen but a huge thank you for @viticci for the kind words about @bridges 😇