Bazaar 0.9.2 introduces a daemon architecture that reduces the app store's memory usage by offloading tasks to a separate process, along with features such as automatic Flatpak updates and official translation support. The update marks a significant shift in the app's architecture, allowing the main process to focus on user interface tasks while the daemon manages background operations like search requests and updates. Major distributions like Bazzite, Bluefin, and Aurora have adopted Bazaar as their default Flatpak app store, indicating its growing presence in the desktop ecosystem. The release has garnered positive community feedback, with an ambitious roadmap ahead, setting a strong foundation for future developments
Bazaar 0.9.2: Flatpak App Store Gets Daemon, Auto-Updates, and Major Distro Support
Bazaar 0.9.2 is introducing a daemon architecture that keeps the app store's memory footprint low by offloading background tasks to a separate process. The update also brings automatic Flatpak updates, a developer preview tool for metainfo files, and official translation support via GNOME Damned Lies. Major distributions including Bazzite, Bluefin, and Aurora are now shipping Bazaar as their default Flatpak app store.
