Blog
Building in the open — updates, decisions, and lessons from the outing.social dev log.
Why we built outing.social
The outdoors shouldn't require a walled garden. Here's why we're building a decentralized activity platform on the AT Protocol.
Read moreShipping the v1 feature set
Maps, events, RSVPs, route building, and clubs — a walkthrough of everything that shipped in the first version.
Read moreA warm palette and skeleton screens
We overhauled the design system with an earthy color palette and added skeleton loading states. It finally feels like an outdoor app.
Read moreClub editing and name history
Clubs can now be edited after creation, with avatar uploads and a full name-change audit trail.
Read moreGPX support, social previews, and a real landing page
A big feature day: GPX import/export for your Garmin files, rich link previews, and a proper front door for new visitors.
Read moreBuilding on the AT Protocol: lessons learned
Reflections on building a real application on the AT Protocol — what works, what's tricky, and what we wish we'd known earlier.
Read moreBuilding in the open
We added a blog and an RSS feed. Here's why we think building in public is worth the effort.
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