Minimalist Library 2.0 is Almost Here
Today, I want to share a quick update about the upcoming release of my best ever product for the Blocs app, the Minimalist Library 2.0.
I use the Minimalist Library all the time for my web design projects, and there were a few things in the first version that I was not completely happy with. I have addressed these issues in the second version.
Let me share with you some facts about the next major version of the Minimalist Library for the Blocs app.
Release Date
Initially, I planned to release version 2.0 of the Minimalist Library in July, but after some consideration, I have decided to postpone all other projects to release version 2.0 on May 28th, 2024.
Single Unified Library
Starting from the next version, there will be a single unified library. It will be light-themed, but you will be able to switch between the light and dark themes with just a few adjustments to the Global Swatch Manager.
Better Organization and Performance
In addition to unifying the libraries, I have removed some sections that were too similar or repetitive and rearranged all of the sections to be in a more organized structure.
These steps have allowed me to significantly reduce the number of sections (from 1350 to about 400), making it much easier to find the section I am looking for at a given time, and greatly improve the performance of the Blocs app (which was starting to have memory issues even on my M1 Pro MacBook Pro).
Focus on Quality over Quantity
I have checked every single one of the remaining sections to ensure that the overall design, structure, and mobile optimization is top-notch. I have also reduced the number of custom classes used in the library by about 35% (from about 1000 to just 650, and I am not done yet).
With the coming updates this summer, I will continue to improve the visual design and add some amazing new sections.
Free for 1.x Version Users
I have been considering this since the release day of the first beta version of the library last year, and now I want to make it official. There will be many new updates and major versions of the Minimalist Library for Blocs 5, 6, and beyond, and I am not going to charge anything extra for these updates.
In other words, once you buy the Minimalist Library for Blocs, you can use it for unlimited projects for as long as you want on any version of the Blocs app, be it Blocs 5, Blocs for iPad, or even the upcoming Blocs for iPhone. All future updates will be yours for free.
This is awesome! I wanted to thank you for all the help and support you have provided me when I started with Blocs. Your patience and determination is valuable. Is this version 2 will be better, I don’t care if it’s coming with less sections. I know you will provide everything we need. I’m very excited for this version! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 and keep the good work!
It sounds great. I agree with streamlining the available sections and focusing on quality. I think currently there’s to many which makes it harder to find what your looking for.