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[Spike] Make dual entry point for editing (VE vs native source editor)
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Description

This is to create an entry point into the editing workflow that will allow the user to choose whether to edit the article using the existing native wikitext editor, or VisualEditor by directing the user to an external browser app.

  • Upon tapping the Edit pencil, the user will see a popup dialog that lets them select VE or native editor for this editing session, with an option to remember this choice.
  • There will also be a new Settings option for the user to change this selection at any time afterwards.

(VE-side task: T422075)

Event Timeline

Dbrant triaged this task as Medium priority.Apr 2 2026, 1:06 PM
Dbrant set the point value for this task to 5.
Seddon raised the priority of this task from Medium to High.Apr 3 2026, 2:18 PM
Tsevener lowered the priority of this task from High to Medium.Tue, Jul 21, 4:32 PM
Tsevener removed the point value 5 for this task.Tue, Jul 21, 5:08 PM

Given this was a spike for development that is now mostly complete (bar instrumentation), I think we can consider this task signed off and closed thanks!