12/12/2025
I don’t typically post much about application design, but today I’m going to peel back the curtains just a little bit.
When I first started on Builds, the concept of discussions was absolutely core to the app. It’s important for everything to be “discussable” - rides, builds, events, activity log entries, etc. Discussions are the means by which users engage with other users’ content; it’s how users react, comment, share pictures, etc. Equally important - these discussions should be listed on the detail pages for all the app’s types.
But to be honest, sometimes using the discussion system can be wonky. If someone shares a new Spot (or Event, or several other types), one has to create a discussion on it in other to interact with it. So I’ve been working on tweaking it.
It’s a small change and not a new feature, but with the next release users can now interact directly with Group Drives, Spots, Events, and Activity Log entries. I’ve been testing it and personally I think it’s a nice improvement in usability.
