Amidst all the merriment, I thought I’d share a special holiday wish list, all designed to make Coda shine brighter than a Christmas star in the year to come.
1. Pricing: The current distinction between Editors and Makers in the pricing model has created some confusion. A more streamlined and transparent approach would be beneficial for attracting and retaining users. I envision a pricing structure that is both intuitive and scalable. 2. Permissions: We’ve experienced some inconsistencies. Specifically, the search function’s inability to respect user-based filters needs improvement. 3. Performance: As Coda usage grows, particularly with larger, more intricate documents, ensuring optimal performance becomes crucial. 4. Partage: the French word for sharing, in this context data sharing via sync pages and or cross docs matters most to me and I would prefer to see a solution on workspace level instead of doc level.
What would you like to add to this list? I know that many of my fellow coda makers have long lists, bring them on!
Bring timeline up to industry standard. Gantt charts are pretty standard these days in project managment but codas falls very short of what most people expect.
Seamless experience design where the design of the platform should be curated once with intention so all platforms has usable experience instead of prioritizing one from another.
Market place to sell templetes
Calendar view which is helpful this include daily, multiday, monthly views which works both in mobile and desktop
drag and drop between tables
canvas detail view can re-structured to have select to field style similar to xtile Video to see what i mean
I would be happy if at least these three fundamental problems could be solved: 1. Integrated System of Views Through Multi-Tab Design
In Coda, data views exist as isolated elements, which makes working with them fragmented and navigation cumbersome. Integrating them into unified stacks with multi-tabs and horizontal navigation would ensure data cohesion and make switching between formats more seamless and intuitive.
2. Revamped Notification Center
Great examples of how this is effectively implemented can be seen in Notion and AirTable.
Coda’s notification and comment system is similarly fragmented: system notifications in a separate sidebar are limited, there’s no archive, and comments are scattered between the general sidebar and individual record pages. Integrating these elements into a unified notification center with filtering and navigation could significantly improve communication and workflow within Coda.
3. Fully-Functional Mobile App
The issues with Coda’s mobile app are well known. There’s no offline mode, many editing features are unavailable, navigation is inconvenient, and performance leaves much to be desired. Improving the app would turn it into a powerful tool for users working not only at their desks but also in dynamic environments where mobility and functionality are essential.
