We're Live on Product Hunt Today - We Need Your Help!
And updates since last feature release
Dear Quotes Community,
We're thrilled to announce that Quotes is launching on Product Hunt today and we need your help!
This is a milestone moment for us, and your support today is crucial to our success. Every upvote and comment makes a real difference in our visibility and reach. We're hoping to connect with even more word lovers like you, and your active participation today will directly impact our ability to grow this community we all cherish. Can you spare just a few minutes to support us? Click 👇
Since introducing CSV importing in our last major update, we've been pouring our hearts into refining the experience, especially for those of you with larger libraries. We're excited to share all the ways we've enhanced your Quotes experience through our recent updates.
🚀 Major Improvements
Library Management Enhancements
Enhanced Duplication Detection: Our improved algorithm now better identifies duplicate entries, keeping your collection clean and organized.
Streamlined Author Handling: We've made significant improvements to how Quotes manages authors:
Flexible Author Formatting: Author names are now free-form while still intelligently maintaining the correct sorting order.
Streamlined Author Import: We now only populate the "By-whom" field if no source is available, reducing redundancy.
Smarter Author Renaming: When renaming an author to match an existing one, Quotes will now automatically merge their works and quotes.
Performance Optimizations
Faster Index Column: We've optimized performance for the Index Column, making navigation smoother for larger libraries.
Enhanced CloudKit Syncing: More reliable backup and cross-device experiences.
Improved Concurrency: Refined our code for a smoother, faster experience throughout the app.
Import/Export Refinements
Date-Time Format Parser: Standard parser for CSV imports ensures consistency and accuracy.
Streamlined Exports: CSV and JSON exports now remove redundant author information, making your exported files cleaner.
Import Button Addition: We've added import buttons to empty pages for easier and faster action.
User Experience
Quick Guide: Added a comprehensive guide to help new users discover all that Quotes has to offer.
UI Polish: Fixed numerous UI issues including hovering problems, blinking close buttons, and update inconsistencies.
Enhanced Context Menu: Improved performance when sharing quotes.
🛠️ Bug Fixes
We've squashed numerous bugs affecting various aspects of the app:
Fixed issues with the Recycle Bin not updating correctly
Resolved sorting problems for special characters
Fixed CSV export bugs related to special characters
Corrected batch deletion errors in the Index column
Resolved problems with stats view updates
Fixed UI update issues after accepting inbox quotes
💌 Thank You!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support and patience as we nurture and grow this app we all love. Every feature we add and bug we fix is inspired by our shared appreciation for the power of words.
Your support on Product Hunt today will help us reach new heights and continue building something truly special for our community of word lovers.
With deep gratitude,
Conan