Nostr Web Client

1. I didn't say it was for installing software, it's just an example of a stupidly simple task that is turned into complex acrobatics on github.

2. A bitcoin wallet isn't for creating a backup, but if it's not intuitive to do so its a big problem. You can't test or work on software without installing it.

The 3-5 most important functions of any software or app should be intuitive enough such that you don't have to read a manual to perform them. More advanced things sure, but the most basic functions should be visually clear through its design.

I'm sorry if you are taking mild offense, but Github is a UX disaster and nobody can use that thing without basically taking a course in how to navigate it. I used to absolutely despise having to go over there, and even today while using it normally I sometimes stop to look at it from a design perspective and just sit in awe at how bad it is.

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Seriously the next time you are on github, just honestly *look* at it and tell me that anything in that design makes intuitive sense & could be naturally understood by someone who isn't familiar with it.

average_bitcoiner 2y ago

No offense taken🫂, I appreciate the perspectives and understand your points. I just think we’re talking about two separate tools. Hammer vs screwdriver type of thing.

I don’t install many things from source due to the friction you describe. I use package managers or app stores because those are purposely designed with that flow in mind.

Got itself is a nightmare to understand. Just go search “git porcelain vs plumbing”. It’s a complex system in its own right. Any time you add layers of abstraction, it gets a little less clunky.

When you’re frustrated with the process of using GitHub for a task (install or otherwise), ask yourself “how would I do this using CLI/non-GUI?” I guarantee whatever your doing requires much more wizardry and knowledge on the CLI than in the GUI.

That being said, UI/UX abstractions on top of git should improve over time as most abstractions do. (Compare computer management/use from the 90s/00s to now)

Love you’re content 🧡🧡and perspectives and if you ever have concrete ideas for an improved flow related to git, please share!

Until then, I’m going to just copy the GitHub design because my brain isn’t creative enough to think of new ways. 🫠

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