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by xavdid 1311 days ago
Oooh, this could be neat! It hits at least a few of the features I touch on in my perfect task app wishlist: https://xavd.id/blog/post/my-perfect-task-app/

Some feedback:

  - on the web, the slow animations make every action feel clunky. I'm not sure you need animations at all, honestly
  - similarly, growing elements on the page as I click on them makes me feel like I'm chasing my tasks around the screen. Would be nice if they stayed put (/under my pointer)
  - showing a task in 2 places is interesting. I feel like I'd rather see a more complex graph than have nodes duplicated, but I realize that can be a big technical lift
  - lastly, information on your current (or future) monetization plans would be great.
Good luck!
2 comments
HereBeBeasties 1310 days ago
Have a look at https://fibery.io

You might be able to build your perfect todo app with it.

Don't like workflows? Don't add a workflow field.

Just you and no team? Don't add an assignees field, etc.

Want unlimited nesting? Set up a relationship that lets you do that.

Need recurring tasks? Set up an automation that reopens or clones tasks with a recurring field you've added, every week or day or whatever.

Want to know which tasks are "available"? Set up a formula field for that which looks at start date, the task statuses of any blockers, and whatever else you like (time of day even).

It's very cool.

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cstaudenmeyer 1310 days ago
Lots of great points in your blog post!

- I agree the animations should be faster, and we'll experiment if they are needed at all.

- We decided to duplicate tasks sometimes so we can order the next tasks on the left chronologically.

- Our monetization plan is to have a paid plan for business customers eventually.

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