Behind the Scenes
It’s unusual for a site in this industry to talk openly about its technology, and because we’re building Circles with security as a first principle rather than bolting it on later, it becomes a trust signal.The Developers Blog is a series of plain-English articles explaining one or more technical decisions, including why we think they are important.
Behind the Scenes: Member Profiles Are for Members
There are parts of building SwingCircles that look exciting in screenshots, and there are parts that involve spending an afternoon firmly telling robots to keep…
Behind the Scenes: The Week Circles Started Joining Up
This week, I started to see the actual journey I want members to take when they discover swingcircles, and also decide on the design of…
Online Safety & Ofcom’s Latest
Ofcom’s Age Assurance Ofcom’s latest age-assurance report says dating services still need stronger entry checks. It expects regular due diligence on verification suppliers, privacy compliance,…
Tech Blog Update 31st July 2026
This week involved significant progress on compliance, platform security, and feature development for Circles, alongside ongoing documentation and marketing efforts. Future plans include member engagement…
Tech Blog: Update 20th July 2026
This week focused on planning and foundational development for Circles, including philosophy articles, technology research, and branding, emphasising sustainable growth and long-term success.
