iTask
Stay organized effortlessly with iTask – your simple solution for task management and progress tracking
Created on 26th August 2024
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iTask
Stay organized effortlessly with iTask – your simple solution for task management and progress tracking
The problem iTask solves
Managing daily tasks can be overwhelming, leading to missed deadlines, unorganized schedules, and a lack of clarity on what has been accomplished. Traditional task management methods, such as sticky notes or generic apps, often lack the ability to easily track progress, leaving users feeling disorganized and inefficient.
How iTask Makes Life Easier
iTask simplifies task management by providing an intuitive interface that allows users to:
- Easily Add Tasks: Quickly create tasks, ensuring everything is organized.
- Track Progress Effortlessly: View completed tasks at a glance, helping users stay motivated and focused on their goals.
- Plan and Review: Use iTask to plan your day effectively or review what you've accomplished, giving you a clear sense of progress.
By focusing on simplicity and efficiency, iTask helps users manage their tasks more effectively, reducing stress and improving productivity.
Challenges I ran into
Building iTask came with its fair share of challenges, particularly around state management and ensuring a seamless user experience. Here are the two main hurdles I faced:
1. Designing the Edit Button Functionality
One of the toughest challenges was designing the edit button functionality. The issue was how to bring the existing task array back into the input fields without losing any data. Initially, this seemed complicated because any changes needed to be reflected in real-time without confusing the user.
Solution:
I solved this by taking the array back into the data entry field and deleting the previous entry, creating the illusion of an update. This approach allowed the user to see the data in the input fields as if it were being edited directly, making the edit process intuitive and smooth.
2. Handling Empty Arrays on Task Addition
Another problem arose when empty arrays were being stored in the application's storage whenever the "Add Task" button was clicked, even without any input. This cluttered the storage with unnecessary empty entries.
Solution:
To address this, I implemented a minimum character requirement for adding a task. The "Add" button only becomes active and highlighted once the minimum character requirement is met. If the input doesn’t meet this threshold, the button remains pale, preventing users from adding empty tasks. This not only solved the issue of empty arrays but also improved the user interface by making the app more interactive and user-friendly.
These challenges were significant learning experiences, teaching me the importance of thoughtful state management and user-centric design in application development.
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