Hyperfy - Developer Discussion on User Interface Approach 2025-02-08

# Hyperfy - Developer Discussion on User Interface Approach 2025-02-08 > Model Used: deepseek-r1:7b (local) > Prompt: xxxx > Link to Source: xxxx > Summary: The Hyperfy development community discussed improving building modes, user experience, and technical aspects like camera movement. They emphasized accessibility, community feedback, and clear documentation to attract both technical and non-technical users. ## Key Themes Discussed: ### 1. Building Modes Optimization * Saori, maximus, AshXN, HPrivakos, TheMattEmpire discussed the importance of providing distinct building modes to cater to both technical and non-technical users. * Building modes (e.g., Builder Mode, Play Mode) were highlighted as essential for ease of use and community collaboration. ### 2. User Experience Optimization * Several contributors expressed interest in improving accessibility, ease of navigation, and reducing complexity for non-technical users. * Ideas included intuitive UI/UX design, clear onboarding processes, and simplified tool access. ### 3. Technical Fixes and Enhancements * Issues such as camera movement (smooth interpolation) were reported by AshXN and HPrivakos, with fixes being discussed. * Pull requests related to features like hierarchy support were highlighted for potential future implementation. ### 4. Community Contributions and Feedback * maximus, Howie Duhzit, and others emphasized the value of community input in shaping engine development. * Aggregation of user preferences was suggested to streamline feature prioritization. ### 5. Accessibility and Inclusivity * Saori and TheMattEmpire discussed making HyperFy accessible to a broader audience, including non-technical builders. ## Key Points from Primary Contributors * Saori * Advocated for building modes tailored for diverse user types. * Highlighted the need for accessibility in UI/UX design. * AshXN * Focused on technical optimizations, such as camera interpolation and pointer lock issues. * Encouraged active community participation to drive feature development. * maximus * Discussed the benefits of early pre-fabs and simplified app sharing for users. * Emphasized the importance of ease of use in attracting non-technical builders. * HPrivakos * Suggested integrating flight controls with gizmos to enhance builder mode efficiency. * TheMattEmpire * Promoted the value of technical discussions and shared insights from past experience. * Encouraged collaboration to prioritize impactful features. * Howie Duhzit * Shared a pull request related to basic hierarchy support, indicating potential future feature enhancements. * ToxSam * Discussed community challenges with engagement and knowledge sharing. ## Key Questions & Answers 1. What are the key preferences for building modes? A. Saori emphasizes accessibility and ease of use in UI/UX design. maximus highlights the need for intuitive onboarding processes. 1. How can we improve camera movement functionality? A. AshXN suggests fixing smooth interpolation issues, while HPrivakos proposes integrating flight controls with gizmos. 1. What steps are needed to get started with HyperFy? A. maximus and TheMattEmpire suggest documentation, training materials, and simplified app sharing. 1. How can we foster more community engagement? A. Saori and ToxSam propose regular user feedback sessions and collaborative feature prioritization. 1. What features are most desired for non-technical users? A.HPrivakos and maximus highlight accessibility, ease of navigation, and simplified tool access. ## Actions to be Taken * Review Technical Pull Requests * Fix camera interpolation issues (e.g., AshXN's pull request) and integrate flight controls with gizmos. * Implement Building Modes * Develop distinct building modes for different user types, based on Saori and maximus' recommendations. * Enhance Documentation and Training * Provide comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and a simplified interface to attract non-technical users (maximus and TheMattEmpire). * Foster Community Feedback * Encourage regular user feedback sessions and collaborative feature development based on aggregated preferences (Saori, HPrivakos, and ToxSam). * Update Engine Accessibility * Prioritize accessibility features to make HyperFy more inclusive for non-technical builders.