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> Rather than exposing a kitchen sink of features and settings, we’re keeping Element X truly focused: doing one job and absolutely nailing it - all while harne

> Rather than exposing a kitchen sink of features and settings, we’re keeping Element X truly focused: doing one job and absolutely nailing it - all while harnessing the power of Matrix for secure, interoperable, open-standard communication. does this mean the Element X is more for the mainstream user and regular Element is better suited for power users?

Arathorn 3y ago
Element X also is geared up for powerusers (e.g. as project lead, I consider myself a poweruser) and i've been absolutely loving it as my daily driver for the last few months on mobile. For instance, my account is in around 4,000 chatrooms, and Element iOS was taking ~10s to launch and sync, and could easily take minutes to sync in the morning (heaven forbid the app was offline for more than overnight). Meanwhile, Element X launches in around 100ms, no matter how long it's been offline, and syncs in around a second. The model that we're going for is similar to iOS or macOS: something which is incredibly simple for normal users, but can also scale up seamlessly for crazy powerusers. In terms of specific poweruser features: I suspect the strategy will be to see if we can provide the same end result without actually adding the feature - and failing that, add the feature very strategically via progressive disclosure... or perhaps not at all, and rely on other Matrix apps to pick it up. The intention is to fairly rapidly replace regular Element on mobile with Element X, eitherway.
- lousken 3y ago
  Ok, I understand... one last thing I ask every year - custom emojis when? :) And thank you for your the hard work!
  - Arathorn 3y ago
    But we just entirely rewrote both mobile clients to get out of having to implement custom emojis! :D Joking aside, it's easily one of the biggest features missing from Element/Element X, and I for one can't wait for it to land. Unfortunately we also don't have any paying Element customers asking for it, though, which is why it keeps getting deprioritised in favour of other stuff.
- solarkraft 3y ago
  I'm really glad you're aware and trying to get in control of the UX paper cuts that sum up quickly. Telegram has been adding a ton of features during the last 5 years, all while keeping the core experience pretty much the same (fast and seamless). Whatsapp is also doing this. With some UX Design chops, you should be able to do it.
  - Arathorn 3y ago
    Yup, we're doing our best to nail it this time - and there's a lot of UX design chops involved. Hopefully the Ignition release of Element X shows that we've headed in the right direction at last :)

Arathorn 3y ago

Element X also is geared up for powerusers (e.g. as project lead, I consider myself a poweruser) and i've been absolutely loving it as my daily driver for the last few months on mobile. For instance, my account is in around 4,000 chatrooms, and Element iOS was taking ~10s to launch and sync, and could easily take minutes to sync in the morning (heaven forbid the app was offline for more than overnight). Meanwhile, Element X launches in around 100ms, no matter how long it's been offline, and syncs in around a second. The model that we're going for is similar to iOS or macOS: something which is incredibly simple for normal users, but can also scale up seamlessly for crazy powerusers. In terms of specific poweruser features: I suspect the strategy will be to see if we can provide the same end result without actually adding the feature - and failing that, add the feature very strategically via progressive disclosure... or perhaps not at all, and rely on other Matrix apps to pick it up. The intention is to fairly rapidly replace regular Element on mobile with Element X, eitherway.

lousken 3y ago
Ok, I understand... one last thing I ask every year - custom emojis when? :) And thank you for your the hard work!
- Arathorn 3y ago
  But we just entirely rewrote both mobile clients to get out of having to implement custom emojis! :D Joking aside, it's easily one of the biggest features missing from Element/Element X, and I for one can't wait for it to land. Unfortunately we also don't have any paying Element customers asking for it, though, which is why it keeps getting deprioritised in favour of other stuff.
solarkraft 3y ago
I'm really glad you're aware and trying to get in control of the UX paper cuts that sum up quickly. Telegram has been adding a ton of features during the last 5 years, all while keeping the core experience pretty much the same (fast and seamless). Whatsapp is also doing this. With some UX Design chops, you should be able to do it.
- Arathorn 3y ago
  Yup, we're doing our best to nail it this time - and there's a lot of UX design chops involved. Hopefully the Ignition release of Element X shows that we've headed in the right direction at last :)