Weekly Development Update
This week has been a productive one for the XANA team, with several key updates and advancements across various platforms. Below is a detailed breakdown of the progress made in XANA App, XANA Browser, XANA Builder, XANA Web, and XANA NFT:
Table of contents
XANA App
Key Highlights
- Breaking Down Integration: Significant progress has been made in integrating audio for various actions like punching and hitting. The team focused on optimizing memory by switching to audio streaming rather than using addressables.
- Osaka World Development: Work on the Osaka world continues, including improvements to the avatar’s position, animation syncing, and addressing issues with lighting and skybox changes. The team is focused on making the world functional for all users.
- Feedback Fixes: A significant portion of the week was dedicated to implementing feedback for reconnection functionality, account deletion, and handling avatar share issues.
XANA Browser
Key Highlights
- Osaka Integration: The browser version of Osaka has been successfully integrated, including addressing video playback issues and optimizing multiplayer-related functionalities.
- Performance Improvements: The browser team focused on fixing disconnection issues and optimizing the avatar system, ensuring smoother transitions and functionality across the platform.
- Testing & Feedback: As the browser lags slightly behind the XANA app, the team is working to ensure consistency across both versions. The focus now is on finalizing feedback and preparing for the next build submission.
XANA Builder
Key Highlights
- Mini Builder Progress: Work on the Mini Builder tool has continued with a focus on optimizing the user experience. This includes implementing a new tap-to-place feature, fixing the snapping issue, and enhancing the block integration.
- Minecraft-like Features: The team removed unnecessary assets and implemented a new block category inspired by Minecraft. This allows users to create their worlds with various materials, improving the creative process.
- User Experience Enhancements: Feedback on the user interface and UX improvements has been integrated, ensuring a smoother building experience for users. The builder tool is progressing well, and the team is focused on optimizing the app for mobile devices.
XANA Web
Key Highlights
- Staking Cycle 57: The reward distribution for Staking Cycle 57 is on hold due to chain migration issues. Once the migration is complete, rewards will be distributed to users.
- Project Status: Some tasks are currently postponed. The focus remains on higher-priority tasks.
XANA NFT
Key Highlights
- Crypto Ninja Genesis Card Free mint: The task has been completed and is ready for live deployment. Testing is still ongoing, and once it’s finalized, it will be deployed to production.
- Task Rescheduling: Due to high-priority tasks in other areas, certain XANA Web and XANA NFT tasks have been shifted to the next sprint. The focus will be on completing these once the team has bandwidth.
Conclusion
This week, the XANA team has continued to make strides across various modules, with significant progress in areas like feedback implementation, world integrations, and performance improvements. Although some tasks have been delayed due to higher-priority projects, the team is on track to complete key developments and optimize the user experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push forward with exciting new features and improvements!
