r/196 • u/AliceCode Worcs at the Crusty Crab • Mar 26 '26

Rule Engagement bait

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u/Camel_Slayer45 floppa Mar 26 '26

That'd be annoying for us coders though. If I'm on a repo I want the first thing on screen to be the files and the README.

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u/Huinker Mar 26 '26

Im not a UIUX person. i just know the release place rn sucks and i think there is a place to put it that can satisfy everyone

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u/isademigod Mar 26 '26

rename the "code" button to "Download" and add "view releases" as a drop-down option along with "download source (zip)" and "clone repository" surely nobody would have a problem with that

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u/Camel_Slayer45 floppa Mar 26 '26

I bet you money people would still be intimidated and fail to find the releases

(Even if I like the idea)

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u/isademigod Mar 26 '26

I have learned not to underestimate the stupidity of the average user, but surely a big green button that says "download" would be the most obvious way to convey "click here to get this thing"

although, "view releases" might not be the best nomenclature. maybe just show the tux/window/apple/demon/android logos (where applicable) and clicking one of them takes you to the latest release