Graphite rebuilt their PR page to reduce visual clutter and improve code review focus. Key additions include a rich text editor for more accessible commenting (removing markdown barriers for non-technical collaborators) and floating comments that keep discussion threads visible without disrupting the diff view. The team experimented with moving the PR stack to a sidebar but ultimately kept it in a horizontal layout for better readability. The redesign prioritized iterative development through internal dogfooding to create a faster, more intuitive review experience.
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Our design thinkingNewfound accessibility with a rich text editorKeeping focus with floating commentsChallenges: Rethinking the stackBuilding through iterationSort: