From the faq page: "
Why no window list or dock?
The Shell is designed in order to minimise distraction and interuption and to
enable users to focus on the task at hand. A persistent window list or dock
would interfere with this goal, serving as a constant temptation to switch
focus. The separation of window switching functionality into the overview means
that an effective solution to switching is provided when it is desired by the
user, but that it is hidden from view when it is not necessary.
The omission of a window list or dock also reduces the amount of screen space
occupied by the Shell, and therefore makes it better suited to devices with
smaller screens."
The reasoning is sound, but the assumption that a task = a window is false.
Tasks often rely on multiple windows, and gnome shell makes switching between
the two more distracting, the opposite of its goal, by showing the user the
state of his entire system when all that is needed is a button to switch to
another window.
Furthermore making the dash remain visible, but intellihide would solve the
screen space issue.
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