Adding Zebra striping to coin listings for improved usability [Risolto]

I suggest adding zebra striping to all coin listings when more than one table row with data is available (i.e. starting from 2 and up).

What benefits it will bring us:
- first of all, greately improved usability and convenience (aka user-friendliness) - when you have a long list of rows in the table - it is always really hard sometimes to align the beginning of the row with its end, i.e. it is easy to miss the ending of the row and instead get to the next or previous row when inputting data to the Numista coin tables (checking in the check-boxes, typing in ones' personal comment, etc.)
- secondly, improved visual appeal of the coin listings. The color scheme may be of any palette to suit the site general CSS color pattern and design, it is just a "raw" idea to think about

And I know 100% that if the idea is accepted, Xavier is better in the know how to implement it in the best way possible!



Cheers,

Alex

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Any such addition is welcome.

We need 4 more votes up and the idea will be accepted, guys! So just take your turn if you have't made it yet. ))

Cita: "gebikimame"​We need 4 more votes up and the idea will be accepted, guys! So just take your turn if you have't made it yet. ))

​Not true, I got well over 20 votes for my suggestion of a dropdown box for entering the metal for a coin and it was dismissed and forgotten about

Yes I know... where did you get the "ten votes to be accepted" thing from?

Guys, we need more votes to accept the idea! Please take part in voting ))

Cita: "gebikimame"​Guys, we need more votes to accept the idea! Please take part in voting ))
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​Have you considered an option that maybe not everyone likes this?

I can't see why its a bad idea... its really just a harmless addition to Numista, nothing more.

I do not force anyone to support the idea - it is up to you ) But I do think that the implementation of it will greatly enhance usability when entering coins.

To me personally, there are a few groups of changes. The first one is new features. No arguments that this group is required. The second one is a so-called de-embarrassification group. This includes typos, things that are wrong, look bad, etc. Again, better to be fixed. The third one is a so-called bells-n-whistles. This group mostly does not affect functionality, includes things like colours, fonts and sizes, etc. Still important, but not as much as the other two. The proposed change falls into this last group in my opinion. Having limited resources, actually a single resource (sorry for calling you a "resource", Xavier) the last group is always the last one to take care of and often is not even looked at for a very, very long time.

Anyway all these bells-n-whistles are just the small changes which make a great difference

Don't take me wrong, I'm not "shooting down" the owl (aka gebikimame). I'm merely trying to explain the reasons folks not voting for this one may have. I'm one of them myself. But would I be opposed if this is done? No!

Being Numista member for a few years now, having entered a few thousand coins in my collection as well as a few thousand coins to my swap list (over time) I haven't found myself thinking that stripes would improve my experience. I also do use personal notes for every single coin in my swap list for grade and value. I may have made some occasional mistakes but not sure if having stripes would prevent them.

I hope my thought haven't offended anybody. Just like everyone else I'm free to have my own opinion.

I have updated the image - finally I have managed to make a mock-up, but again the color scheme may be different - this is just a general idea

Cita: "gebikimame"​Anyway all these bells-n-whistles are just the small changes which make a great difference

​That depends how you look at it. If you have an hour, would you rather spend it on 10 bells-n-whistles things that take 6 minutes each or would you spend this hour adding a totally new piece of functionality? The answer to this question actually is not that straight-forward as it depends on the stage your project is at in a particular point in time. IMHO, Numista is not yet at the stage where spending time on bells-n-whistles at the expense of new functionality is rational.

Actually this change is a matter of 5 minutes )) Another CSS rule to add and that's it

Cita: "gebikimame"​I have updated the image - finally I have managed to make a mock-up, but again the color scheme may be different - this is just a general idea
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​Let me put a "dumb user" hat on for a moment here. Why are all Proof issues highlighted except one (1967 F)?

Also, what about colour-blind people? I know some. They usually have problem with red and green, but I don't know, maybe they have problem with blue as well.

As I did have a "dumb user" hat on, no need to answer my questions above. I just wanted to show that what may look easy and simple for some people may not look as easy and as simple to others.

Cita: "gebikimame"​Actually this change is a matter of 5 minutes )) Another CSS rule to add and that's it

​I'm not an expert on CSS, but I don't think it has functionality to identify odd and even rows.

A slightly different mock-up:

I like your idea with dotted deviding lines as well Regarding "functionality to identify odd and even rows." - nope, it is CSS as well )) and of course one also could use PHP but there is no need to make simple things in a not obvious way ))

Cita: "gebikimame"Regarding "functionality to identify odd and even rows." - nope, it is CSS as well ))

​Ah, good to know. If I ever need that I'll give you a buzz.

You can have a look here ))

http://www.w3schools.com/cssref/sel_nth-child.asp

Odd and even are keywords that can be used to match child elements whose index is odd or even.

Just see the examples there.

Something like that: http://qmegas.info/numista-test1.html :)

Wow !!! I love it!!! Let Xavier step in and authorize the implementation ))

Cita: "Megas"​Something like that: http://qmegas.info/numista-test1.html :)

It is a pretty good mix of gebikimame's and mine mock-ups. Looks very good.

The vote is still open, please express your opinion!!!

So we are speeding up! )) 21 votes, I guess we need more so guys just take the vote please!

23 votes already )) I wonder how many we still need to get the ball rolling

Can you please stop bumping this thread?
I appreciate that it may be a very good idea, but it is only a cosmetic change, I'm sure that Xavier is more interested in making functional changes.
Out of the 27 posts in this thread 13 are from you.

I am free to post as many posts as I like So you do as well. Full stop.

Cita: "dptashny"​I can't see why its a bad idea... its really just a harmless addition to Numista, nothing more.

​ I admit that some users might not like this idea. (We cannot see "Dont like" option result.)
Naturally, people does not like to change GUI because of just getting used to previous one.

I suggest the following implementation : let user define (in settings) which mode to apply - flat or zebra.

But taking into account the fact this feature related to table visualization, it has very low priority to be implemented. We have a bunch of more important changes to be implemented here.

P.S. BTW I clicked "like".

For anyone who want that feature, but don't want to wait for Xavier's implementation, then i've add it into my userscript. Currently it's working on coin's page and on user's exchange list. Enjoy :)

Thank you!!! It is so nice )) good job