Enhancement: visible operational status
denzilferreira opened this issue · comments
Problem:
At the moment, there is no indication that the system is working properly at all times.
Solution:
According to Nielsen's Usability Heuristics:
- 1: Visibility of system status *
The system should always keep users informed about what is going on, through appropriate feedback within a reasonable time.
I believe this could be addressed by using a foreground service notification, displaying up-to-date information regarding Koronavilkku operation status, and perhaps the latest figures in Finland (new cases, recovered). This would also act as a means to know whether the app is working on the background and whether the user should open the app again (some manufacturers force close the apps if not in use).
If agreed, I can implement this and PR.
This is no longer relevant as the app now shows the status of when was the last time there was a check, without a notification being required 🎉