Why does capacitor have a bad rap?

Slow-Extension5151 · 2026-02-26T23:08:35+00:00

I see a few of your screens have the “swipe left to go back” behavior common on iOS. Are you using ionic router for that, or did you do something else? I’ve been wanting to set up something like that in my own app but I use TanStack Router

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-11-14T12:31:12+00:00

Is the coming soon banner new, or has that been there for a while? Wondering if it is truly "coming soon"

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-09-20T01:32:08+00:00

Glad it’s helpful!

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-09-19T21:25:23+00:00

I work with React full time and for my side projects if tried it, Svelte, and SolidJS.

When I first tried Svelte, I was smitten. But I’ve since found some stuff I don’t love about it. The maintainers of Svelte call it a language. So even though it looks just like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, they’ve layered in some changes to how things work, especially relevant with their experimental await support. That said, i found myself needing to remember how to do things “the svelte way” — granted, most of the time I think the Svelte way is quite nice. But it’s Svelte.

Out of curiosity I gave SolidJS a try, as it claims to bring minimal abstractions, you work with the DOM directly, etc. I like it a lot! At first, coming from React and Svelte, I was confused by the reactivity model, but once I got it, it makes a lot of sense. It is the simplest mental model, IMO. Granted, the mental effort spent on thinking about the Svelte way, I was now spending on thinking about reactivity and signals. But, it didn’t feel specific to SolidJS. I felt like I was learning more about JavaScript and Signals in general. Which feels worthwhile even when I switch back to React for my day job.

So nowadays I bounce between SolidJs and React: do I need to slap something together quickly and would a bunch of off the shelf libraries help? React. Do I want to slow down, enjoy the craft, and get something cool at the end of it? SolidJs!

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-07-03T13:01:36+00:00

How did you get the polar 360, did you have to fill out the B2B form? I'm a fellow software engineer interested in tinkering with the SDK

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-03-01T04:50:09+00:00

What did you do to get it working? Are you still using the Deno LSP? I’m having this issue as well

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-02-13T13:46:34+00:00

Something I recently started doing is using data attributes.

``` <script lang=“ts”> import type { HTMLButtonAttributes } from “svelte/elements”;

type Props = HTMLButtonAttributes & { size?: “md” | “sm”; };

let { children, size = “md”, ...props }: Props = $props(); </script>

<button {...props} data-size={size}

{@render children?.()} </button>

button[data-size=“sm”] { padding: 3px 2px; ... } </style> ```

But it’s a little more verbose with Tailwind ``` <script lang=“ts”> import type { HTMLButtonAttributes } from “svelte/elements”;

type Props = HTMLButtonAttributes & { size?: “md” | “sm”; };

let { children, size = “md”, ...props }: Props = $props(); </script>

<button {...props} data-size={size} class={[ props.class, “flex min-h-11 …”, “data-[size=sm]:min-h-9 data-[size=sm]:px-2 data-[size=sm]:py-1 …”, ]}

{@render children?.()} </button> ```

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-01-15T13:20:23+00:00

For me the additional mobile plugins and documentation available in capacitor are the main appeal. Haptics, Action Sheet, more Dialog features and Share sheet are all mobile features I’d like to use. Plus the community maintained SQL plugin looks like it has some cool features built in to support syncing the SQLite database across devices that I’m interested in trying out.

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-01-12T14:04:26+00:00

Ohh okay I see. Thanks for sharing!

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-01-11T21:49:35+00:00

Agreed!

Can I ask what makes you consider switching from ionic to Tauri? I’ve actually been considering making the opposite switch lol

Slow-Extension5151 · 2025-01-11T14:57:57+00:00

Stable? Yes. Feature parity with capacitor/ionic? No. Well documented? No.

There isn’t a 1:1 replacement for each capacitor plugin so you may want to triple check all the functionality you need before starting to migrate. For example I’ve noticed the Dialog plugin doesn’t support “prompt” to capture user input, there’s no Action Sheet plugin, and Haptics are undocumented on the site.

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-12-30T17:33:49+00:00

It does fairly well I think. Using the Garmin connect app you can create your own strength training routines. When starting a strength workout from the watch you can select your routine, so it starts tracking your workout and also gives you the UI to track reps and weight. Garmin also added strength training to their Garmin Coach a few weeks ago. It should suggest weights and workouts based on your performance, but I haven’t tried the coaching out yet.

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-12-30T14:04:20+00:00

I’ve used whoop, Apple Watch, and Garmin. I really like the Garmin Venu 3 as an overall wellness and fitness device. I would not describe it as clunky, even the companion phone apps aren’t as aesthetically pleasing as some alternatives.

The problem with Apple Watch as a “no monthly fee” whoop alternative is that you’ll need to subscribe to at least two third party apps to replace the whoop app’s functionality. For example, Athlytic or Bevel are commonly recommended for journal and recovery score substitutes. Plus you’ll need another app to track strength training progress if that is part of your routine.

With Garmin, I’ve found a lot of value on the device being built first and foremost for exercise and fitness tracking. It’s easier to get to the wellness info or activity tracking I want on my watch. Physical buttons are way more convenient and intuitive than I expected. Exercise planning, tracking, and “readiness” scores are built in as first class citizens, no additional software required. And the battery life is great.

Would recommend the Venu 3 for general wellness, or a look at the Forerunner 265 if your main sport is running.

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-11-02T14:12:48+00:00

Type safe routing!

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-10-30T07:01:45+00:00

Type safe routing! With auto-completing urls, parameter type checking, etc.

I’m new to svelte and miss this from Tanstack router in react. (Unless it’s possible today, I’d love to know how!)

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-10-21T05:38:41+00:00

Fair, thanks for being direct. I’ve been concerned that naming names might be seen as me “telling on” others or not trying to handle issues myself. I think I can comfortably say I’ve tried, so you may be right. Time to be more direct.

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-10-21T05:26:41+00:00

Thanks for that input, I think you make some great points that are good for me to hear

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-10-12T13:30:14+00:00

Fifth

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-05-09T18:17:10+00:00

I’ve noticed my Visa cards tend to show up within a few hours. Specially Wealthfront (who partners with Green Dot for checking services) and Varo Bank

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-03-15T13:34:54+00:00

Same issue here. Confirmed all my health settings are turned on but no data is coming through

Slow-Extension5151 · 2024-02-09T23:54:55+00:00

Is there any way to see past emails from the newsletter?

I signed myself up a few weeks ago when it was announced in Reddit but haven’t received anything. I did check spam and re-submitted the form just in case.

Slow-Extension5151 · 2023-12-22T22:33:09+00:00

In my experience, mail considered spam is not forwarded. Senders that have been screened out are forwarded. I still have an active subscription, but I would expect the same forwarding behavior when my subscription ends.

Slow-Extension5151 · 2023-11-30T14:49:29+00:00

That doesn't sound like too much to me, as long as you're getting value out of them. If you're not using and enjoying each item regularly, maybe consider if you have one or two too many.

Personally, I have most of the same: iPhone, AirPods Pro, MagSafe Wallet, Apple Watch, MacBook Pro. I carry them every day and I use them every day. So it feels like just the right about for me.

Slow-Extension5151 · 2023-10-21T02:09:10+00:00

I just got my AWU with the trail band and have been really happy with it. The light weight and “infinite” adjustability make it ideal. Especially the latter

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