Strava Integration for HangTime

[Stevie-Ray]

Hello everyone!

I’m got a few emails on integrating Strava with HangTime, a module that enhances tracking and sharing of your climbing activities. In the past i've looked at Google Fit / Healthe Connect but it currently doesn't have a web API. For Strava there is The Strava API V3.

Proposal
Currently, HangTime allows for detailed tracking of climbing workouts. By integrating Strava, we can enhance user experience and expand our community reach. Here’s how we can achieve this:

Full Feature Integration:

• Activity Sync: Automatically sync your HangTime activities with Strava, allowing users to share their workouts with a broader audience.
• Detailed Metrics: Include comprehensive data such as hangboard usage, difficulty levels, and workout specifics in Strava posts.

Enhanced Workouts:

• Community Engagement: Leverage Strava’s social features to engage with a larger community, gaining insights and encouragement from fellow athletes.
• Leaderboards and Challenges: Participate in Strava challenges and leaderboards using HangTime data, fostering a competitive and motivating environment.

User Experience:

• Seamless Integration: Ensure the integration process is smooth and user-friendly, minimizing any setup complexities.
• Real-Time Updates: Provide real-time updates to Strava from HangTime, keeping your activity feed current and accurate.

Benefits

Streamlined Tracking:

• Unified Platform: Users can track all their fitness activities, including climbing, in one place.
• Automatic Sharing: Easily share climbing achievements with friends and followers on Strava.

Comprehensive Data:

• Detailed Analysis: Access in-depth performance metrics and historical data for better analysis and improvement.
• Enhanced Visibility: Increase visibility of climbing workouts within the fitness community on Strava.

Community Engagement:

• Social Interaction: Connect with other climbers and athletes, share experiences, and get feedback.
• Motivation: Stay motivated by participating in community events and challenges.

Discussion Points

Technical Feasibility:

• What are the key technical challenges in integrating Strava’s API with HangTime, and how can we overcome them?
• What data should be prioritized for syncing to provide the most value to users?

User Interface:

• How should we design the UI to ensure the Strava integration is user-friendly and intuitive?
• What customizations or settings should be available for users to control their data sync?

Additional Features:

• Are there any additional features or enhancements that would be beneficial for this integration?
• Should we include options for syncing past activities or only new ones?

Next Steps

1. Gather Feedback: Collect suggestions and feedback from the community regarding this integration.
2. Identify Contributors: Identify developers and contributors interested in working on this integration.
3. Develop Roadmap: Develop a detailed roadmap and timeline for the implementation of the integration.
4. Beta Testing: Test the integration with a group of users and refine based on their feedback.

Your input is crucial in making this integration a success. Please share your thoughts, suggestions, and any other ideas you have. Together, we can make HangTime the ultimate training tool for climbers, seamlessly integrated with Strava!