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LumaFlow Alpha, week six: removing a feature that looked essential
A community usability test led the working group to remove the priority system. Fewer options made the next useful move easier to see.
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LumaFlow Alpha, week six: removing a feature that looked essential
A community usability test led the working group to remove the priority system. Fewer options made the next useful move easier to see.
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