How is it that devs decided to roll out it lacking basic functionality

  • Anti-Antidote@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It’s being worked on, Sync is a very mature app whose codebase had to be migrated over from Reddit’s API. An MVP was prioritized over more advanced features like posting.

    • nogooduser@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      A lot of people think that posting should be part of the MVP.

      I really don’t agree as most people lurk, most of the rest only comment and a relatively small number of people post.

      • grabyourmotherskeys@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        As a developer, if I was able to release what this dev did in the time they did it, I would be losing my mind. This person is obviously working like crazy (and in a very smart manner) to do what was done. You have to choose what to focus on.

        In other words, I completely agree with you.

  • haych@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    It’s very clearly a Beta.

    We’re essentially beta testing an app, you can hold off until the full release if you prefer, no one is forcing you to use the Beta.

    • twistedtxb@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      Beta with a subscription feature and a $31 paywall to remove ads.

      I’m all for Sync like everyone else here, but I agree that not being able to submit posts is pretty weird

      • haych@lemmy.one
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        1 year ago

        It’s a Beta, wait for the full release if you don’t like it.

        Or use one of the many FOSS apps, no one is forcing you to use Sync Beta.

  • limerod@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    The primary purpose for most people is to read, reply, and comment on posts. This is a good compromise for most people. For post creation, you have other clients until it is done.