Bazaar, a new app store to simplify the discovery and installation process of FlatHub packages
Bazaar, an innovative app store tailored to enhance the discovery and installation of FlatHub packages, has been updated to version 0.4.4.
Bazaar's robust architecture allows for seamless navigation and smooth performance, thanks to its highly multi-threaded design. This user-friendly interface enables users to efficiently queue multiple downloads while browsing Flathub's latest releases, allowing their applications to install in the background. Furthermore, Bazaar's decoupled UI ensures that backend operations do not interfere with the user experience, resulting in an efficient and streamlined process.
As a service-based application, Bazaar maintains its state even when all windows are closed. This feature provides users with uninterrupted access to their installed packages and applications, ensuring a consistent and convenient experience. Additionally, Bazaar implements the D-Bus interface for the GNOME Shell search provider, allowing users to conveniently search for and install apps directly in the GNOME Shell.
Bazaar also extends its benefits to KDE Plasma desktop users through a KRunner plugin, enabling them to enjoy the app store's features on their preferred desktop environment. Moreover, distributors can configure Bazaar's curated tab to provide a localized experience tailored to specific regions or communities. This feature allows users to discover and install packages that are relevant to their geographical location, promoting cultural diversity within the GNOME ecosystem.
Key Features of Bazaar:
- Multi-threaded architecture: Ensures seamless navigation and smooth performance.
- Decoupled UI: Prevents backend operations from interfering with the user experience.
- Service-based application: Maintains its state even when all windows are closed.
- D-Bus interface for the GNOME Shell search provider: Enables convenient app searching and installation in the GNOME Shell.
- KRunner plugin for KDE Plasma desktop users: Provides access to Bazaar's features on KDE Plasma desktop environments.
- Localized experience customization: Distributors can configure the curated tab to provide a tailored experience based on specific regions or communities.
New Features and Improvements
The latest release of Bazaar focuses on enhancing user experience through various UI improvements and introducing a powerful debugging tool.
UI Enhancements:
- Improved Search Functionality: The home page now initializes search as soon as the user starts typing, allowing for faster and more efficient searching.
- Global Escape Keybinding: The escape key is globally bound to return users to the main pages, providing an intuitive way to navigate through Bazaar's interface.
- Search Icon Clarification: When a search is active, the icon has been updated to use a "go back" icon, reducing user confusion and improving usability.
New Debugging Tool:
- Custom Inspector: A new custom inspector tool has been added for debugging purposes, allowing developers to inspect and diagnose issues with ease.
Additional Changes:
- Switched to Official Flatpak CI Action: Bazaar now uses the official Flatpak CI Action, ensuring a more streamlined and efficient development process.
- Updated Translations: Multiple translations have been updated, including:
- Arabic translation by @x9a (issue #284)
- German translation by @renner0e (issue #291)
- Traditional Chinese locale update by @PeterDaveHello (issue #276)
- Improved Locale Support: The zh_TW Traditional Chinese locale has been updated and improved for better user experience.
Bazaar is now available as FlatPak on the Flathub website. The source code can be accessed on GitHub.
Bazaar Release v0.4.4
What's Changed Mostly UI improvements plus a new debugging inspector tool for moi 71a4a1d * master origin/master initialize search when typing on home page b459da3 * globally bind escape to return ...
