hariette

My 3rd party app is coming along! Got it pulling actual data from kbin.social! Huge inspo from Apollo app.

Hoping to have a private beta test within a month or two. For now calling the app Kmoon 👍🌕... #kbinapp #privatebeta #3rdparty #kbinMeta

https://tech.lgbt/@hariette/110545151572492176

🖤🇵🇷 Hariette 🌺🖤:verified: (@[email protected])

Attached: 2 images My #kbin app is now pulling data from kbin.social! Took all day but it's looking good and should scale for a beta test. Up next: * Login page * Comment page * Post actions Also, built in mind w support for #Lemmy instances too ⚙️ For now calling the app Kmoon 👍🌕 #devdiary #iosdev #fediversemigration #apollo #typescript

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Show threadAndromedusGalactusJun 14, 2023
That's fantastic. Keep up the good work!
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023
Thank you, just doing my part to serve the community!
Show threadLennethAegisJun 15, 2023
I'm happy to see kbin apps start popping up so fast. Signed up for this beta.
Show threadonyxJun 15, 2023
iOS dev, making a cross platform app, inspired by how apollo was?! Oof, as an Android user, i cant wait! 👍
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023

Budgeting to get an Android device so I can test it myself too ;)

Also, Apollo was just iconic. If I can built half of that, we’ll be rocking it!

Show threadvektorJun 15, 2023
Which Android device are you looking at? I've always wondered how devs develop for Android since there's so many different kinds of devices that run Android with different capabilities. With iPhones, I'm (hopefully correctly) assuming that it's a little easier since there's only so many versions to support.
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023
Yep, much easier on iOS. For Android I'll prob pick a Pixel.
Show threadnmac101Jun 27, 2023
You should try using Android as your daily driver though. Some months ago I tried iOS and I hated it. Of course this is a personal opinion, but you should really try it. My current phone is the OPPO Reno8 Lite. It's cheap, fast and overall really good.
Show threadharietteJun 30, 2023
I got a One Plus 11 coming tomorrow. Gonna be my daily driver while I polish the Android side of the app :)
Show threadnmac101Jun 30, 2023
Ooo, a pricey one. I've read great things about it.
Show threadharietteJul 1, 2023
it's sooo nice. The ultra charging ain't a lie, crazy how fast.
Show threadDodgeForthrastJun 15, 2023
You absolute legend. Make it paid and I’ll pay for it. This is how we win.
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023

Awww thanks. My aim is to keep it free (plus ad free!). Just wanna help the fediverse become more accessible :)

If I do charge for something it would be for unique features that go above and beyond.

Show threadCodingAndCoffeeJun 15, 2023
This kind of stuff is exactly what the fediverse needs. Great work!
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023
100%! So much growth left in the fediverse. And I can’t wait for more competition on the app space :D
Show threadartillectJun 15, 2023
Have you gotten the API to work, or are you just scraping the site? I haven't bee able to get the API to work, but I've messed around a bit with scraping to work on a desktop app
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023

Uff yea, it was a bit of work, more so than building the app so far.

I’m setting everything up so when the API goes live I can just swap it in for the unofficial API service I’m hosting. but it’s good enough to help get the app fleshed out in the meantime :)

Show threadLilkevJun 15, 2023
I signed up as well! Looks really promising!
Show threadkunicJun 15, 2023
/signed
Show threadkosmicpulseJun 15, 2023
Great going. All the best
Show threadhydro033Jun 15, 2023
Love the name
Show threadSaturdaycatJun 15, 2023
Hell yeah!
Show threadhuman_probablyJun 15, 2023
Maybe a name like Aurora or Nova could work. Like it is still space / celestial themed but both symbolize “new” (aurora - new morning after nighttime, nova, explosion of light / pent up energy), and can work as a spiritual successor paying homage to Apollo. Great idea btw I just signed up.
Show threadmightysashimanJun 15, 2023
good idea. signed up
Show threadZanaJun 15, 2023
Alright signed up! Looking forward to testing and helping out :)
Show threadBakodaJun 15, 2023
This looks amazing! I love seeing all the sudden progress for these platforms
Show threadmountainpeacockJun 15, 2023
This is great! I miss features from apps on Kbin, like saving posts, collapsing comments, etc. Signed up.
Show threadmountainpeacockJun 15, 2023
Wanted to add - Joey for Reddit was my go-to on Android when I left iOS/Apollo. Might be good inspiration, as well; I actually felt that Joey handled somethings much better than Apollo did.
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023
Hadn't heard of it. But taking a look!
Show threadlixus98Jun 15, 2023
Wow! that's amazing, looks really good already!
Show threadkhelmrJun 15, 2023
I like it! Signed up for the beta. Do you plan on open sourcing it at some point?
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023
I’ll consider once the codebase reaches a satisfactory point. Would want to write some contribution guides and whatnot.
Show threadmeismeJun 15, 2023
How's it pulling data? There is currently no kbin API (previous one was removed)
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023

I posted elsewhere in thread. But I’m hosting my own API service for it. I can write about it after I get the app out.

It’s a stopgap solution in the meantime.

Show threadPankakkeJun 15, 2023
Looks great! Signed up :)
Show threadMrSebSinJun 15, 2023
This is awesome, thank you for working on this! Signed up and ready to be a tester.
Show threadskellenerJun 15, 2023
Sweet! That’s awesome! 😊👍
Show threadKnittingTrekkerJun 15, 2023
I am definitely interested, but I have a question: if I entered the beta testing, what would be my responsibilities? I ask before I have never beta tested anything...
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023

Like using an app but you can't hate on it if anything is broken lol. Instead you have to submit feedback/issues so they can be addressed. But also, could just be new ideas in the form of feature requests.

I'll prob setup a Discord and an issue tracker on github.

Show threadKnittingTrekkerJun 15, 2023
Thank you. Honestly I am very nervous about it, I am still unsure if I will subscribe. The problem is more about me being a tech noob than anything, I am really just a casual user who has learned how to Google tech/computer tutorials when needed (and even then, with mixed results lol) so I worry I would be a useless tester
Show threadGrimlo9icJun 15, 2023
Signed up! I've been using a Firefox shortcut on my Android phone for the past couple of days, but an app would make things much easier and more accessible.
Show threadAnonymousLlamaJun 15, 2023
Great work, keen to see how this progresses.
Show threadDarkThoughtsJun 15, 2023
I'd rather see Relay or Infinity inspired stuff but I guess it's a first step for this type of field.
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023
Noted. I'll take a look at those and see what I can pull from them too.
Show threadLollerCorleoneJun 15, 2023
This is wonderful! Looking forward to seeing how the app shapes up. Have signed up for the beta test :)
Show threadmanweJun 15, 2023
Just signed up for the beta. Really looking forward to this!
Show threadnobloatJun 15, 2023
That's fantastic news! Any chance it'll be available on F-droid ?
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023
I'll take a look at that!
Show threadMeshuggah333Jun 15, 2023
Would you consider Linux support as a Flatpak app?
Show threadharietteJun 15, 2023
Certainly! Remind me if I forget :P
Show threadfl4shbackJun 15, 2023
Following this with great interest! Thanks for your hard work :)
Signed up!
Show threadkunicJun 15, 2023
It'd be nice to have a landing page like what Apollo has. One where you can favorite Magazines and the like.
Show threadViridityCornJun 16, 2023
Looks great! How did you manage to actually pull data from Kbin? I just can't seem to get it working
Show threadLoafyLemonJun 16, 2023
Kmoon is a fantastic name. Looking forward to it!