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Dave Lamb edited this page Nov 3, 2018 · 3 revisions

Instag: Hashtag manager with an emphasis on Instagram

Instag is a simple React Native powered application for Android and iPhone. Its raison d'etre is primarily to learn React Native, though having used Instagram for a few months now, it does solve a single recurring problem, namely the combination of a 30 hashtag limit, and the inability to copy text from a failed comment.

Purpose

To enable individuals to store and categorize sets of hashtags with a simple wizard style app. Furthermore, it reduces the number of taps and interactions required to fulfill, but not overshoot the 30 hashtag limit on Instagram.

Non-Purpose

Instag does not serve to increase your popularity, make you money, or make any promises whatsoever. It will not be pre-loaded with common hashtags (though sharing lists may be a worthwhile feature).

Initial Design (Subject to revision)

The user is presented with a treed list of categories, which offers two modes of interaction: modification, or selection. During selection, the user is presented with options to prioritize sets of hashtags, and a simple shuffle and clipboard mechanism finalizes the interaction. The number of hashtags in the selection somehow denoted, and a simple interaction model is used to add or remove hashtags. If the user proceeds to copy with more than 30 hashtags selected, the first n will copied, configurable via settings.

Stretch Goals (AKA Scope-creep)

  • Barring Instagram API limitations, the ability to find related hashtags could be added.
  • Post compose mode, which gives visual hints as to where line breaks and ellipses will appear. (Think 'Swipe Left <-')
  • Sharing lists, and/or storing lists.
  • Storing user data in Google servers. (will backup work by default?)
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