Mastodon 5.0: A closer look at its major UI overhaul
What happened
Mastodon's blog published a companion article to its upcoming 5.0 release, explaining the decisions behind a major user interface overhaul. The post is titled "5.0: A closer look."
When it started
According to the article, the 5.0 release is almost here as of October, and the team announced its plans for big changes back in August. The exact release date is not given in the material provided.
How it spread
The companion article is published on the official Mastodon blog. The available excerpt does not list specific features or design changes, so details should be checked in the full post.
Why it matters
According to the blog, the article is meant to shed light on the reasoning behind the redesign ahead of the 5.0 release. The material provided does not say how users have responded to the changes.