Product frame
A dictionary product has to be stable, fast, and predictable. Users feel whether lookup, reading context, data updates, and platform behavior are reliable.
Current Project · Dictionary / reading ecosystem
aDict
aDict is long-term maintenance work around reading tools. The value is not only the lookup interface, but also dictionary data, platform consistency, update rhythm, and documentation.
Narrative
Design and engineering judgement
Engineering frame
The rewrite, legacy app, macOS app, protocol layer, and Notion product page together form an evolving reading-tool system.
Design frame
The public story should focus on lookup workflow, reading context, and maintenance craft, not just a single app screenshot.
System
Components and visibility
| Component | Type | Visibility | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| aDict product | Dictionary app | Public product | Product entry point, usage documentation, and public narrative. |
| aDictRewrite | Current rewrite | Private source | Current engineering direction and data-structure evolution. |
| aDictMac | macOS app | Private source | Part of the multi-platform experience. |
| aDictProtocol | Internal dependency | Private source | Internal protocol and shared boundary. |
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