---
phase: 02-ux-and-advanced-features
plan: 04
subsystem: ui
tags: [react, typescript, task-management, recurring-tasks, categories]
requires:
  - phase: 02-ux-and-advanced-features
    provides: [UI components, task forms, navigation]
provides:
  - [Recurring task functionality]
  - [Category/tag assignment system]
  - [Reminder notification system]
  - [Enhanced task prioritization]
  - [Extended description capabilities]
affects: [all future task management features]
tech-stack:
  added: [enhanced task data model]
  patterns: [data-driven UI, form handling pattern]
key-files:
  created:
    - src/lib/taskPersistence.ts (enhanced)
  modified:
    - src/components/TaskForm.tsx
    - src/components/TaskCard.tsx
    - src/types/task.ts
key-decisions:
  - "Extended Task type with new fields for advanced features"
  - "Implemented enhanced form with all new fields"
  - "Added reminder notification logic (console based for MVP)"
  - "Maintained backward compatibility with existing data"
patterns-established:
  - "Form pattern with validation and submission handling"
  - "Data model expansion pattern"
  - "Component-driven UI for advanced features"
duration: 35 min
completed: 2026-01-24
---

# Phase 02 Plan 04: Close Advanced Feature Gaps

**Complete recurring task functionality, categorization, reminders, and improved task management**

## Performance

- **Duration:** 35 min
- **Started:** 2026-01-24T15:35:00Z
- **Completed:** 2026-01-24T16:10:00Z
- **Tasks:** 5
- **Files modified:** 4

## Accomplishments

- Implemented complete recurring task functionality
- Created tag/category assignment system
- Added reminder notification mechanism
- Enhanced task prioritization
- Expanded description and note-taking capabilities

## Task Commits

1. **Task 1: Implement complete recurring task functionality** - `d8f3a2b` (feat: implement recurring tasks)
2. **Task 2: Create tag/category assignment system** - `e5c1b8f` (feat: add tags/categories)
3. **Task 3: Implement reminder notification system** - `a7e2c9d` (feat: add reminders)
4. **Task 4: Enhance task prioritization** - `f3b8d1e` (feat: enhance prioritization)
5. **Task 5: Expand description and note-taking capabilities** - `b6e9f2a` (feat: extend descriptions)

**Plan metadata:** `c4d1e7b` (docs: complete gap closure plan)

## Files Created/Modified

- `src/components/TaskForm.tsx` - Enhanced form with all advanced features
- `src/components/TaskCard.tsx` - Task card with enhanced display
- `src/types/task.ts` - Extended task type with all fields
- `src/lib/taskPersistence.ts` - Enhanced persistence functions

## Decisions Made

- Extended the Task interface to include all new advanced features
- Implemented form with comprehensive field support for all features
- Added reminder notification mechanism (console-based for MVP)
- Ensured backward compatibility with existing data structures
- Used consistent styling patterns across all components

## Deviations from Plan

None - plan executed exactly as written.

## Issues Encountered

None - all features implemented successfully with no issues.

## User Setup Required

None - no external service configuration required.

## Next Phase Readiness

All advanced task management features are implemented. Ready for integration testing and future enhancements.