By jacky in taskly —

1 - 2. Build Core Features

To make Taskly functional and valuable, the development of core features will follow a phased approach. Each phase focuses on essential elements to ensure a smooth, incremental build.

Phase 1: Basic Task Management (CRUD)

This phase establishes the foundation of the application. Users need to manage tasks efficiently:

  • Create Tasks: Users can add tasks with a title, description, and due date.
  • Read Tasks: Tasks are displayed in a simple, scrollable list or table view.
  • Update Tasks: Users can edit the details of a task, such as the title, description, or status.
  • Delete Tasks: Completed or outdated tasks can be removed to keep the workspace clean.
  • Backend Support: A Node.js API to handle database operations and ensure tasks are stored reliably.
  • Frontend Integration: Build React components for task forms and task lists.

Phase 2: Visualize Tasks with Kanban

Once tasks can be managed, users need an intuitive way to view their progress. The Kanban view offers this:

  • Column System: Display tasks in columns like "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done."
  • Drag-and-Drop: Implement drag-and-drop functionality to move tasks between columns.
  • Status Updates: Automatically update a task’s status based on its position in the board.
  • Filters: Allow users to sort and filter tasks by criteria like priority, due date, or assignee.
  • Design: Keep the Kanban interface clean and responsive, ensuring it works well on both desktop and mobile.

Phase 3: Collaborate via User Assignments

Collaboration becomes the focus of this phase. Teams need to work together effectively on shared tasks:

  • Task Assignment: Users can assign tasks to team members directly from the task creation or edit form.
  • User List: Display a dropdown of team members available for assignment.
  • Activity Tracking: Add a simple activity log to each task, showing who made changes and when.
  • Basic Notifications: Send alerts (email or in-app) when a task is assigned or updated.
  • Team Management: Introduce the ability to invite team members to a shared workspace for collaboration.

Deliverables:

Each phase delivers functional, tested features that are ready for feedback and refinement. This iterative approach ensures that we focus on the most valuable aspects of the application first.