Thunderbird version 115 will be released in July, it will be a complete update with interface and code changes.
In previous articles We share the news about the development plan that the developers of Thunderbird have proposed, the plan aims at a time of 3 years, improve different aspects of the popular email client.
Uno of the points of interest in the development plan is the development of a Thunderbird user interface from scratch and the first results will arrive on Thunderbird 115 "Supernova" this July, but some of the details of the new user interface have already been revealed.
We explain why it's necessary to start clearing some interface and technical debt and modernizing things to sustain the project for decades to come. That post may have caused you to worry that the Thunderbird 115's interface is radically different and ships with fewer customization options. Maybe you are afraid to relearn how to use the app.
And it is that through a blog post, the developers of Thunderbird presented the results of the redesign of the sidebar in the new interface of the Thunderbird email client, which is scheduled to be offered in July with version 115.
In blog post show us some of the changes they have prepared for the development of the new interface of the email client.
One of the changes mentioned is that added a new unified layout mode for the panel with mail folders, which is more understandable for beginners.
Thunderbird 115 Folder Panel – With Unified Folder Mode and Relaxed Density
See how spacious and breathable it is? See all the blank spaces that help prevent cognitive overload? This will look familiar to users who have only used webmail in the past.
Another of the changes that is planned is that old users will be able to deactivate this mode and return to the familiar view. Instead of a toolbar, a new sidebar header has been proposed, which combines buttons to receive messages, create a message and call a menu to customize the content of the panel and return to the classic mode.
Some users rely on the toolbar, shown just below, for their action buttons. That area near the top of Thunderbird has always been the default location for the main actions in your current tab.The toolbar in Thunderbird 102 But others prefer to remove all toolbar buttons entirely and rely solely on the menu bar to access options and features. A different set of users might completely hide both the menu bar and toolbar and interact exclusively with shortcuts.
In addition to this, we can notice that in the proposed new design they looked like separate sections with folders and labels locales in the sidebar, which can be hidden if desired.
For users who don't find Thunderbird's current interface comfortable, we're sure these new features will make you feel right at home, with the added benefits Thunderbird provides over traditional webmail: privacy, personalization, no ads. and absolutely no sales. of your data
Finally, It is worth mentioning that another point to address in the development plan are:
Increase the reliability and compactness of the codebase, rewrite outdated code, and get rid of backlogs (get rid of technical debt).
Transition to the monthly formation of new releases.
Last but not least, the new interface is expected to be understandable for newcomers, while remaining familiar and convenient for old users.
If you are interested in learning more about it, I invite you to consult the original publication In the following link.
