readrops
FR: add an option for auto-sync
The auto-sync is a commonly expected feature for an RSS reader (this is what RSS was designed for, actually), so I'm surprised it still wasn't requested.
There is a big room for discussing the implementation details. I guess, at first it's enough to have a global setting for the refresh interval. Not sure if a switch for working on mobile data is needed, as RSS generally consumes a tiny amount of traffic. In future, the interval should be tuned per-feed.
Besides of that, the feeds should be synced when a user launches the app, via an another option.
Currently, the feeds seem to be re-synced only via a swipe gesture, which violates the recommendations for the following layout:
You should add a refresh action to your app's action bar to ensure that users who may not be able to perform a swipe gesture can still trigger a manual update. For example, users with accessibility needs can trigger action bar actions using external devices, such as keyboards and D-pads.
This is a subject for another issue though.
Auto-sync has been implemented in Readrops 1.2 with a global refresh interval. You can check out develop if you want to try it.
Regarding per-feed interval, why not, but it won't be a priority. Synchronisation at app start-up would be nice indeed.
Thank you for pointing out this sync layout issue, I will add an option.
check out develop
Can't build it.
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Could not execute [class org.jetbrains.kotlin.gradle.plugin.statistics.DefaultKotlinBuildStatsService.buildFinished]
FAILURE: Build failed with an exception.
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Mmh, I can't reproduce. Which gradle version do you have?
Here is mine:
> ./gradlew -v
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Gradle 5.6.4
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Build time: 2019-11-01 20:42:00 UTC
Revision: dd870424f9bd8e195d614dc14bb140f43c22da98
Kotlin: 1.3.41
Groovy: 2.5.4
Ant: Apache Ant(TM) version 1.9.14 compiled on March 12 2019
JVM: 1.8.0_252 (Oracle Corporation 25.252-b09)
OS: ...
I upgraded my Oracle JVM home, now the versions are the same:
@bq:01:19:19:/media/d/temp/git/Readrops$ ./gradlew -v
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Build time: 2019-11-01 20:42:00 UTC
Revision: dd870424f9bd8e195d614dc14bb140f43c22da98
Kotlin: 1.3.41
Groovy: 2.5.4
Ant: Apache Ant(TM) version 1.9.14 compiled on March 12 2019
JVM: 1.8.0_251 (Oracle Corporation 25.251-b08)
OS: Linux 5.6.0-2-amd64 amd64
But still the same error :/
I am afraid to be helpless in this case. My knowledge of gradle isn't really high. It seems that something is missing like a part of the kotlin gradle plugin.
Could you run the same command but one with --stacktrace and one with --debug? It should display more useful info.
Another solution could be trying to build with Android Studio.
Synchronize action has been added in 71ccf98d633dfbdfca218f315064150c85d7b33a.
Can you please add an option to sync automatically, when the app is opened?
