Mask sidebar with "back" button on mobile

This is a small ergonomics improvement suggestion. When I use the sidebar on mobile, I frequently try to automatically mask it with the "back" button, which makes me go back to the previous page while

This is a small ergonomics improvement suggestion. When I use the sidebar on mobile, I frequently attempt to mask it with the "back" button, which often leads me to inadvertently navigate to the previous page while the sidebar remains open. Would it be possible to implement a feature where pressing the back button masks the sidebar instead? This adjustment would better align with users' habits and enhance the overall user experience by: - Preventing accidental navigation away from the current page. - Following expected interaction patterns common in mobile applications. - Reducing user frustration by providing a more intuitive interface. The implementation of this feature seems relatively straightforward and could involve intercepting the back button press when the sidebar is open, allowing it to close instead of triggering navigation. Actual back navigation would only occur once the sidebar is closed. Adding this small quality-of-life improvement could significantly enhance the mobile experience.

**Title: Mask Sidebar with "Back" Button on Mobile** On January 7, 2025, Romain Peter proposed an ergonomics improvement regarding the mobile interface. The suggestion focused on the sidebar navigation, where users often accidentally hit the "back" button, leading to unintentional page navigation while the sidebar remains open. Romain suggested implementing a feature that would mask the sidebar when the back button is pressed, rather than navigating away from the current page. This change aimed to enhance user experience by aligning with common interaction patterns in mobile applications and reducing frustration. The proposal emphasized the need for an intuitive design that prioritizes quality of life improvements for users, suggesting that intercepting the back button's function to close the sidebar would streamline navigation. This small yet significant adjustment could greatly improve the overall mobile experience, making it more user-friendly and ergonomic.

By Romain Peter