PhotoSwipe

Dev tools

javascript ui library

SHOW HN2014

33points
10comments
#926of 2,272 in 2014
Top 41%of 2014 by points

How HN took it

DebatedReal support and real criticism

5 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 2 critical, out of 8 comments about the project. Thread score +0.28.

Execution: 2 for, 1 againstPerformance: 1 for, 0 againstDocs: 1 for, 0 againstIdea: 0 for, 1 againstDesign: 1 for, 0 against

The thread, comment by comment

Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.

positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker

What HN said

What people liked

  • Handles pinch zoom on mobile very well

    From 2 comments
    • I've looked at a bunch of these photo viewer libraries and this is the first one I've come across that seems to handle the pinch zoom on mobile really well. Very cool!
      fletchowns on HN
    • I've done a fair amount of past research around good image viewers for mobile (especially open source) and on the surface this update to Photoswipe appears to move the solution…
      jesseheap on HN
  • Modular and well designed

    From 1 comment
  • Maker has a strong track record of maintaining libraries

    From 2 comments
    • I don't know the developer personally, but I have been using his MagnificPopup module for over a year now and can say that it is incredibly well-supported and maintained. I…
      jordanlev on HN
    • It's in good hands now, no worries. Check his previous work and you will see, he is the master of touch! Royalslider pwned all sliders on day 1 now they have all copied it :)
      Borkent on HN

Objections

  • Original license exception bans creating a public WordPress plugin

    From 2 comments
    • Nice gallery. Weird license: >> The script is free to use for personal and commercial projects. It falls under the MIT license with one exception: Do not create a public…
      sjs382 on HN
    • Yeah, so we'd have to carry that exception over in every other piece of software we create that uses it. I hope it gets at least dropped when the WordPress plugin is out... The…
      detaro on HN
  • Over 300 open issues and ignored pull requests inherited from previous maintainers

    From 1 comment
    • Yeah, so we'd have to carry that exception over in every other piece of software we create that uses it. I hope it gets at least dropped when the WordPress plugin is out... The…
      detaro on HN
  • Uncertain whether it will be maintained long term

    From 1 comment
    • I've done a fair amount of past research around good image viewers for mobile (especially open source) and on the surface this update to Photoswipe appears to move the solution…
      jesseheap on HN

Requests

  • Clarify or drop the WordPress plugin license exception

    From 2 comments
    • Then you should make it more clear that you're just asking people not to make a Wordpress plugin from it and it's not part of the license. Right now that is not clear at all. Mh,…
      detaro on HN
    • Yeah, so we'd have to carry that exception over in every other piece of software we create that uses it. I hope it gets at least dropped when the WordPress plugin is out... The…
      detaro on HN

Questions

  • Will the project be maintained over the next 6 to 12 months

    From 1 comment
    • I've done a fair amount of past research around good image viewers for mobile (especially open source) and on the surface this update to Photoswipe appears to move the solution…
      jesseheap on HN

Alternatives named

  • Foobox

    From 1 comment
    • I've done a fair amount of past research around good image viewers for mobile (especially open source) and on the surface this update to Photoswipe appears to move the solution…
      jesseheap on HN

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