#14 - Testing out Search v2.0 on Staging

Summary The conversation covers various topics including their recent trips, organizing and minimalism, and the progress of the Hardcover project. They discuss the implementation of the search functionality and potential improvements. They also explore the idea of an advanced search page with additional filtering options. The conversation concludes with a focus on the importance of snappiness in search results. In this conversation, Adam and Ste discuss various improvements and updates to the Hardcover platform. They focus on improving the speed of search results and finding readers with similar tastes. They also discuss the implementation and testing of these changes, as well as the upcoming release that includes upgrades to Next.js and performance improvements. Additionally, they touch on the importance of user-to-user discovery and location-based discovery. They conclude the conversation by highlighting the exciting updates in design and expressing their enthusiasm for the future of Hardcover. Takeaways Boulder, Colorado has limited real estate and high prices due to its proximity to the mountains. Preparing for parenthood involves organizing and decluttering the home. The Hardcover project is progressing well, with a record-fast search implementation. Considerations for the search functionality include positioning, filtering options, and snappiness of the results. Improving search speed is a priority to provide users with fast and efficient results. Finding readers with similar tastes is crucial for user-to-user discovery and inspiration. Location-based discovery can help users connect with book clubs and readers in their area. Reducing the JavaScript payload can significantly improve performance and memory usage. Syncing design and development efforts can lead to a more cohesive and efficient workflow. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:02 Discussing Boulder and Expensive Real Estate 03:04 Preparing for Parenthood 04:21 Reviewing the Hardcover Progress 07:04 Minimalism and Organizing 08:40 Styling Preferences and Collecting 11:15 Using Graph Paper for Room Layouts 13:28 Discussion on the Hardcover Search Functionality 16:24 Positioning and Tabs in the Search 18:13 Advanced Search and Faceting 20:27 Ranking and Sorting Search Results 23:56 Expanding the Standalone Search Page 25:38 Styling the Sidebar and Scrollbars 27:20 Filtering and Sorting Options 30:57 Navigating from Search to Book Page 36:12 Handling Book Button Context 39:34 Considerations for Book Button Interaction 41:02 Loading Book Status and Match Percentage 42:53 Prioritizing Snappiness in Search Results 43:11 Improving Search Speed 44:08 Balancing Speed and Quality 45:08 Implementing and Testing the Changes 46:05 Loading Book Information 46:49 Finding Readers with Similar Tastes 47:57 Ordering Readers by Similarity 49:48 User-to-User Discovery 50:56 Finding Book Friends 51:15 Location-Based Discovery 52:07 Adding Location Filters 53:13 Storing Location Information 55:00 Reducing JavaScript Payload 56:29 Overhauling the Design 57:39 Upcoming Release 59:34 Refactoring to Next.js App Directory 01:00:56 Improving Performance and Memory Usage 01:02:06 Syncing Design and Development 01:03:13 Exciting Updates in Design 01:03:27 Conclusion