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Change room list sorting to activity and unread first by default #9773

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@germain-gg germain-gg commented Dec 15, 2022

Fixes element-hq/element-web#24014

Related to the Get Your Update cycle in Delight.
Activity based sorting is the norm in chat application. If folks feel strongly they can still choose alphabetical, but activity should be the default.

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@germain-gg germain-gg added the T-Enhancement New features, changes in functionality, performance boosts, user-facing improvements label Dec 15, 2022
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Looks good. Tested on the deployment 👍

Also I personally welcome this change 🥳

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Has product signed off on these changes? There was a ton of research that went into choosing alphabetical before :(

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lgtm from a technical perspective.

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There was a ton of research that went into choosing alphabetical before :(

@turt2live links to previous research/rationale would be greatly welcome! Activity based sorting is the norm today in most chat applications

This has product sign-off and is awaiting a green tick before a merge

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I'm unsure about forcing unreads to the top of the list on behalf of our users - this may be confusing if the last unread is a few days back but there's been other activity in other rooms... However, we need to rethink how unreads work on Web given the new updates to the mobile app (and bring the 2 platforms to alignment with each other) so we will have the opportunity to revisit this in the future... It's also a toggle that users can shut off if they don't want it this way.

Happy to add a tick - will do now

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@germain-gg germain-gg merged commit 8541e1c into develop Dec 19, 2022
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su-ex added a commit to SchildiChat/element-desktop that referenced this pull request Jan 19, 2023
* Switch threads on for everyone ([\#9879](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9879)).
* Make threads use new Unable to Decrypt UI ([\#9876](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9876)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24060.
* Add edit and remove actions to link in RTE ([\#9864](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9864)).
* Remove extensible events v1 experimental rendering ([\#9881](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9881)).
* Make create poll dialog scale better (PSG-929) ([\#9873](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9873)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#21855.
* Change RTE mode icons ([\#9861](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9861)).
* Device manager - prune client information events after remote sign out ([\#9874](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9874)).
* Check connection before starting broadcast ([\#9857](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9857)).
* Enable sent receipt for poll start events (PSG-962) ([\#9870](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9870)).
* Change clear notifications to have more readable copy ([\#9867](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9867)).
* Combine search results when the query is present in multiple successive messages ([\#9855](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9855)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#3977. Contributed by @grimhilt.
* Disable bubbles for broadcasts ([\#9860](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9860)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24140.
* Enable reactions and replies for broadcasts ([\#9856](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9856)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24042.
* Improve switching between rich and plain editing modes ([\#9776](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9776)).
* Redesign the picture-in-picture window ([\#9800](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9800)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23980.
* User on-boarding tasks now appear in a static order. ([\#9799](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9799)). Contributed by @GoodGuyMarco.
* Device manager - contextual menus ([\#9832](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9832)).
* If listening a non-live broadcast and changing the room, the broadcast will be paused ([\#9825](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9825)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24078.
* Consider own broadcasts from other device as a playback ([\#9821](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9821)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24068.
* Add link creation to rich text editor ([\#9775](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9775)).
* Add mark as read option in room setting ([\#9798](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9798)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24053.
* Device manager - current device design and copy tweaks ([\#9801](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9801)).
* Unify notifications panel event design ([\#9754](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9754)).
* Add actions for integration manager to send and read certain events ([\#9740](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9740)).
* Device manager - design tweaks ([\#9768](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9768)).
* Change room list sorting to activity and unread first by default ([\#9773](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9773)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24014.
* Add a config flag to enable the rust crypto-sdk ([\#9759](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9759)).
* Improve decryption error UI by consolidating error messages and providing instructions when possible ([\#9544](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9544)). Contributed by @duxovni.
* Honor font settings in Element Call ([\#9751](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9751)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23661.
* Device manager - use deleteAccountData to prune device manager client information events ([\#9734](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9734)).
* Display rooms & threads as unread (bold) if threads have unread messages. ([\#9763](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9763)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23907.
* Don't prefer STIXGeneral over the default font ([\#9711](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9711)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23899.
* Use the same avatar colour when creating 1:1 DM rooms ([\#9850](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9850)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23476.
* Fix space lock icon size ([\#9854](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9854)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24128.
* Make calls automatically disconnect if the widget disappears ([\#9862](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9862)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23664.
* Fix emoji in RTE editing ([\#9827](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9827)).
* Fix export with attachments on formats txt and json ([\#9851](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9851)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24130. Contributed by @grimhilt.
* Fixed empty `Content-Type` for encrypted uploads ([\#9848](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9848)). Contributed by @K3das.
* Fix sign-in instead link on password reset page ([\#9820](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9820)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24087.
* The seekbar now initially shows the current position ([\#9796](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9796)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24051.
* Fix: Editing a poll will silently change it to a closed poll ([\#9809](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9809)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23176.
* Make call tiles look less broken in the right panel ([\#9808](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9808)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23716.
* Prevent unnecessary m.direct updates ([\#9805](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9805)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24059.
* Fix checkForPreJoinUISI for thread roots ([\#9803](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9803)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24054.
* Snap in PiP widget when content changed ([\#9797](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9797)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24050.
* Load RTE components only when RTE labs is enabled ([\#9804](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9804)).
* Ensure that events are correctly updated when they are edited. ([\#9789](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9789)).
* When stopping a broadcast also stop the playback ([\#9795](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9795)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24052.
* Prevent to start two broadcasts at the same time ([\#9744](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9744)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23973.
* Correctly handle limited sync responses by resetting the thread timeline ([\#3056](matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk#3056)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23952.
* Fix failure to start in firefox private browser ([\#3058](matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk#3058)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24216.
netbsd-srcmastr pushed a commit to NetBSD/pkgsrc that referenced this pull request Jan 29, 2023
Changes in [1.11.20](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.11.20) (2023-01-20)
=================================================================================================

## 🐛 Bug Fixes
 * (Part 2) of prevent crash on older browsers (replace .at() with array.length-1)

Changes in [1.11.19](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.11.19) (2023-01-18)
=================================================================================================

## 🐛 Bug Fixes
 * fix crash on browsers that don't support `Array.at` ([\#9935](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9935)). Contributed by @andybalaam.

Changes in [1.11.18](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.11.18) (2023-01-18)
=================================================================================================

## ✨ Features
 * Switch threads on for everyone ([\#9879](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9879)).
 * Make threads use new Unable to Decrypt UI ([\#9876](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9876)). Fixes #24060.
 * Add edit and remove actions to link in RTE [Labs] ([\#9864](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9864)).
 * Remove extensible events v1 experimental rendering ([\#9881](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9881)).
 * Make create poll dialog scale better (PSG-929) ([\#9873](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9873)). Fixes #21855.
 * Change RTE mode icons ([\#9861](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9861)).
 * Device manager - prune client information events after remote sign out ([\#9874](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9874)).
 * Check connection before starting broadcast ([\#9857](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9857)).
 * Enable sent receipt for poll start events (PSG-962) ([\#9870](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9870)).
 * Change clear notifications to have more readable copy ([\#9867](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9867)).
 * combine search results when the query is present in multiple successive messages ([\#9855](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9855)). Fixes #3977. Contributed by @grimhilt.
 * Disable bubbles for broadcasts ([\#9860](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9860)). Fixes #24140.
 * Enable reactions and replies for broadcasts ([\#9856](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9856)). Fixes #24042.
 * Improve switching between rich and plain editing modes ([\#9776](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9776)).
 * Redesign the picture-in-picture window ([\#9800](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9800)). Fixes #23980.
 * User on-boarding tasks now appear in a static order. ([\#9799](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9799)). Contributed by @GoodGuyMarco.
 * Device manager - contextual menus ([\#9832](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9832)).
 * If listening a non-live broadcast and changing the room, the broadcast will be paused ([\#9825](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9825)). Fixes #24078.
 * Consider own broadcasts from other device as a playback ([\#9821](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9821)). Fixes #24068.
 * Add link creation to rich text editor ([\#9775](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9775)).
 * Add mark as read option in room setting ([\#9798](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9798)). Fixes #24053.
 * Device manager - current device design and copy tweaks ([\#9801](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9801)).
 * Unify notifications panel event design ([\#9754](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9754)).
 * Add actions for integration manager to send and read certain events ([\#9740](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9740)).
 * Device manager - design tweaks ([\#9768](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9768)).
 * Change room list sorting to activity and unread first by default ([\#9773](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9773)). Fixes #24014.
 * Add a config flag to enable the rust crypto-sdk ([\#9759](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9759)).
 * Improve decryption error UI by consolidating error messages and providing instructions when possible ([\#9544](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9544)). Contributed by @duxovni.
 * Honor font settings in Element Call ([\#9751](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9751)). Fixes #23661.
 * Device manager - use deleteAccountData to prune device manager client information events ([\#9734](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9734)).

## 🐛 Bug Fixes
 * Display rooms & threads as unread (bold) if threads have unread messages. ([\#9763](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9763)). Fixes #23907.
 * Don't prefer STIXGeneral over the default font ([\#9711](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9711)). Fixes #23899.
 * Use the same avatar colour when creating 1:1 DM rooms ([\#9850](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9850)). Fixes #23476.
 * Fix space lock icon size ([\#9854](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9854)). Fixes #24128.
 * Make calls automatically disconnect if the widget disappears ([\#9862](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9862)). Fixes #23664.
 * Fix emoji in RTE editing ([\#9827](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9827)).
 * Fix export with attachments on formats txt and json ([\#9851](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9851)). Fixes #24130. Contributed by @grimhilt.
 * Fixed empty `Content-Type` for encrypted uploads ([\#9848](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9848)). Contributed by @K3das.
 * Fix sign-in instead link on password reset page ([\#9820](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9820)). Fixes #24087.
 * The seekbar now initially shows the current position ([\#9796](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9796)). Fixes #24051.
 * Fix: Editing a poll will silently change it to a closed poll ([\#9809](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9809)). Fixes #23176.
 * Make call tiles look less broken in the right panel ([\#9808](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9808)). Fixes #23716.
 * Prevent unnecessary m.direct updates ([\#9805](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9805)). Fixes #24059.
 * Fix checkForPreJoinUISI for thread roots ([\#9803](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9803)). Fixes #24054.
 * Snap in PiP widget when content changed ([\#9797](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9797)). Fixes #24050.
 * Load RTE components only when RTE labs is enabled ([\#9804](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9804)).
 * Ensure that events are correctly updated when they are edited. ([\#9789](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9789)).
 * When stopping a broadcast also stop the playback ([\#9795](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9795)). Fixes #24052.
 * Prevent to start two broadcasts at the same time ([\#9744](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9744)). Fixes #23973.
 * Correctly handle limited sync responses by resetting the thread timeline ([\#3056](matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk#3056)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23952.
 * Fix failure to start in firefox private browser ([\#3058](matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk#3058)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24216.
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