nextcloud / nextcloud/talk-desktop

Allow to join other conversations while in a call

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design enhancement
Dominant language
JavaScript
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Description

this is not an issue in the web interface as one can open other tabs, but here it's most definitely noticeable.

More research is needed, but it seems that the two solutions adopted by the others is one of the following

  • Reserve some portion of the window to the current call's controls and have them always visible no matter which conversation one is in at any given time.
  • Open the call view in an entirely new window

I'm more keen on the first solution as it works well for both browser and desktop, but let's think about it
cc @jancborchardt @nimishavijay @nickvergessen

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Research direction

Start by examining how the desktop client switches between conversations and how the active call view is managed; no specific files or tests are named. Compare the two proposed approaches—persistent call controls or a separate call window—and determine which fits the desktop and browser experience. Done means a user can join another conversation without losing access to the active call.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, javascript
Domain
audio-video-rtc, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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