GSoC 2016 Project Idea Usability Suggestions

[Thomas Pfeiffer]

On Sonntag, 27. Dezember 2015 19:29:36 CET Arnav Dhamija wrote:
> Hi, thank you for the kind words and the feedback! The set of minimum
> deliverables I wish to achieve during the GSoC timeline are:
> 
>   * Easy selection modes with the built in Dolphin file view, including
>     the standard ctrl+c/v keyboard shortcuts interaction
>   * Copy/cut/paste with a directory chosen in a "Folder open" dialog or
>     into the currently active Dolphin directory
>   * Put search results from a search query into the panel
>   * Feature parity with collective file actions already available in
>     most file managers - such as Archive, send over Bluetooth, attach
>     with email, rename files, etc
> 
> Features which I want to add, but may not be possible to achieve during
> the GSoC timeline include:
> 
>   * Create a diff output of any two directories/files staged on the panel
>   * Explore version history of the file if a compatible VCS (such as
>     git) if found
>   * Enhanced sharing features - such as upload files to Dropbox or to
>     create music playlists if music files are staged on the panel
> 
> My question is, how many of these features are likely to benefit the
> user? Should I mention the list of stretch goals of the project in my
> GSoC proposal (such as the three listed above) stating that I might not
> be able to finish it within the timeline?

You don't have to re-implement things which are already available in KDE file 
managers, as you can use the same frameworks that those use. You should get 
most of the things you mention above "for free".

> Finally, how can I conduct user surveys? Are Balsamiq mockups good enough?

Sure, Balsamiq mockups work great (or any other mockup/wireframing tool you 
use).