Side Project Spotlight

This week, we return to our Todo App project. Coding has stalled because we didn't have a specific enough idea of exactly WHAT the app is supposed to be all about. Problem definition is hard and this week Steve presents his thoughts on how to move forward based on his research into some existing digital and paper habit tracking systems. Then we sketch some specific app feature requirements where we coalesce around the idea of tracking something akin to "epics," provide positive reinforcement via widgets, and support Siri Intents for use in the Shortcuts app.

Be sure to check out our Not a Sponsor this week: the TIL with Mohammad blog at https://mfaani.com

Topics Discussed:

- Todo App Progress Updates / Blockers

    - Wayward Kotaro: CloudKit Shared Data Containers & (Not) Getting Things Done

    - Steve: Did research!

    - Aaron: Busy with work.

- How to find the time and motivation to do a side project

- Todo Research Discussion

    - Thomas Frank Video: https://youtu.be/0bxIg3M_MHY

    - "Martin System" Article: https://collegeinfogeek.com/paper-habit-tracker/

    - Strides app: https://www.stridesapp.com

- App Design Discussion

    - iOS: Check off items

    - Mac: Center of attention, graphs, planning

    - Epic tracking

    - Positive reinforcement via widgets

    - Siri Intents for Shortcuts support

- Next Sprint:

    - UI Design Prototype

    - Data Model Update

- Not A Sponsor: https://mfaani.com - TIL with Mohammad Blog

Intro music: "When I Hit the Floor", © 2021 Lorne Behrman. Used with permission of the artist.