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Contributing to Raccoon apps

Community-driven approach

The Raccoon apps are Kotlin Multiplatform clients for Friendica and Lemmy that embody the spirit of open-source collaboration. At Procyon, every contribution is welcome and everyone's opinion is valued, emphasizing that this is a community project, open source, ad-free and free of charge, so it belongs to us all.

Our philosophy

Procyon encourages contributors to embrace the raccoon motto: #livefasteattrash — a playful reminder that this is a community-driven effort where experimentation and contribution are encouraged.

Our Code of Conduct

What makes us special isn't just its code — it's the principles that guide its community. The project follows the RACCOON code of conduct, where each letter represents a core value:

🦝 R – respect: We respect each other as people, remembering we are part of a group that goes beyond individual opinions, beliefs, preferences and habits.

🦝 A – availability: We support each other with the skills and available time that we have, considering that we are volunteers and we operate on a best-effort basis. 🦝 Commitment: We are responsible for our choices and we agree that our choices are taken wisely, always considering the impact on other members of the group.

🦝 C – cohesion: We remember that we are part of a community which is bigger than the individual members, so we do unto others as we would have them do unto us.

🦝 O – objectivity: We are committed to telling the truth in the most objective way and, if we express subjective opinions, to do it in a clear and constructive way.

🦝 O – originality: We bring our own personal experience and ideas which are acceptable even if " different": everyone's voice matters and deserves to be listened.

🦝 N – never give up: We are tenacious and are not afraid by technical challenges, we embrace every difficult task as an opportunity to learn and acquire new skills.

Community impact

Procyon has been shaped by the huge amount of patience and dedication of early adopters who sent continuous feedback and ideas for improvement after every release, reported bugs, offered to help, and submitted translations through Weblate.

Join us

Whether you're a seasoned developer or a newcomer to open source, Procyon welcomes your contributions. The project's inclusive approach ensures that every voice matters in building a better Friendica or Lemmy client for the community.

Welcome to the Procyon Project!

Welcome to the official blog of the Procyon Project! This is where I'll be sharing updates about our Kotlin Multiplatform apps for the Fediverse, development progress, and thoughts on decentralized social media.

What is Procyon?

The Procyon Project consists of two main applications:

• Raccoon for Lemmy: A modern client for the federated link aggregator
• Raccoon for Friendica: Your gateway to the Friendica social network

Both apps are built with Kotlin Multiplatform and follow modern Android development practices while prioritizing user privacy and the principles of open source software.

Why the Fediverse matters

Traditional social media platforms have centralized control over billions of users' data, connections, and conversations. The Fediverse offers an alternative - a network of interconnected but independently operated social platforms.

This means:

• You own your data and can move between servers
• No single company controls your social graph
• Communities can set their own rules and moderation policies
• Open source software ensures transparency and auditability

What's coming next

In this blog I am going to share my insights on the following main areas:

• Development challenges with technical deep-dives
• History of the Procyon project and the community around it
• Reasoning on the Fediverse to understand its dynamics and tips for newcomers
• News on the development process, with updates on new features
• UI design with a focus on user experience