ankitects / ankitects/anki

Drop the insertion order option

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Description

Now that we're v3-only, there's very little value in providing the old random approach with its gotchas. There will inevitably be a few users who prefer the way they're used to, but I don't think we can justify keep things confusing for the typical user for the benefit of a few.

I propose we change Anki so that sequential is forced, and the option is removed from the GUI. The internal setting would remain, so it continues to sync/persist when changed by older clients.

Originally reported on https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/confusing-message-about-sequential-due-number-on-v3/51668/3

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the insertion-order option in Anki's GUI and tracing its internal setting; done means sequential insertion is forced and the GUI option is removed without breaking sync or persistence for older clients.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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