dandelion*

This is an unofficial webview based client for the community-run, distributed social network diaspora*.

## Description This is an unofficial webview based client for the community-run, distributed social network diaspora*. It's currently under development and should be used with that in mind. Please submit any bugs you might find. #### WebApp The app is developed as a WebApp because currently diaspora\* doesn't have an functional API that can be used to create a native interface to retrieve the user's data, publications, direct messages and so on. That's why there are currently only WebApps for diaspora\* out there. [Stay tuned on diaspora\* issues](https://github.com/diaspora/diaspora/labels/api) about API. Why is a WebApp better than using the mobile site on a browser? Basically it provides better integration with the system (events coming into and going out of the app), notifications, customized interface and functions and a nice little icon that takes you directly to your favorite social network :) #### Device Requirements The minimum Android version supported is Jelly Bean, Android v4.2.0 / API 17 ### Privacy & Permissions dandelion\* requires access to the Internet and to external storage to be able to upload photos when creating a new post and for taking screenshots. ## Contributions The project is always open for contributions and accepts pull requests. The project uses [AOSP Java Code Style](https://source.android.com/source/code-style#follow-field-naming-conventions), with one exception: private members are `_camelCase` instead of `mBigCamel`. You may use Android Studios _auto reformat feature_ before sending a PR. Translations can be contributed on GitHub. You can use Stringlate ([](https://lonamiwebs.github.io/stringlate/translate?git=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fgsantner%2Fdandelion.git)) to translate the project directly on your Android phone. It allows you to export as E-Mail attachement and to post on GitHub. Join our Matrix channel and say hello! Don't be afraid to start talking. [](https://matrix.to/#/#dandelion:matrix.org) Note that the main project members are working on this project for free during leisure time, are mostly busy with their job/university/school, and may not react or start coding immediately. #### Resources * Project: [Changelog](/CHANGELOG.md) | [Issues level/beginner](https://github.com/gsantner/dandelion/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Alevel%2Fbeginner) | [License](/LICENSE.txt) | [CoC](/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) * Project diaspora\* account: [dandelion00@diasp.org](https://diasp.org/people/48b78420923501341ef3782bcb452bd5) * diaspora\*: [GitHub](https://github.com/diaspora/diaspora) | [Web](https://diasporafoundation.org) | [d\* HQ account](https://pod.diaspora.software/people/7bca7c80311b01332d046c626dd55703) * App on F-Droid: [Metadata](https://gitlab.com/fdroid/fdroiddata/blob/master/metadata/com.github.dfa.diaspora_android.txt) | [Page](https://f-droid.org/packages/com.github.dfa.diaspora_android/) | [Wiki](https://f-droid.org/wiki/page/com.github.dfa.diaspora_android) | [Build log](https://f-droid.org/wiki/page/com.github.dfa.diaspora_android/lastbuild) ## Licensing dandelion\* is released under GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (see [LICENCE](https://github.com/gsantner/dandelion/blob/master/LICENSE.md)). The app is licensed GPL v3. Localization files and resources (strings\*.xml) are licensed CC0 1.0. For more licensing informations, see [`3rd party licenses`](/app/src/main/res/raw/licenses_3rd_party.md). ## Screenshots ### Notice #### Maintainers - gsantner ([GitHub](https://github.com/gsantner), [diaspora*](https://pod.geraspora.de/people/d1cbdd70095301341e834860008dbc6c)) - vanitasvitae ([GitHub](https://github.com/vanitasvitae), [diaspora*](https://pod.geraspora.de/people/bbd7af90fbec013213e34860008dbc6c))