My-Weekly-ToDo-List/.planning/research/FEATURES.md

Feature Landscape

Domain: Weekly Task Management Application Researched: January 24, 2026

Table Stakes

Features users expect. Missing = product feels incomplete.

Feature	Why Expected	Complexity	Notes
Weekly View Display	Core requirement - users need to see tasks in a weekly format	Low	Should show days of the week with time slots
Task Creation/Editing	Basic functionality for adding and modifying tasks	Low	Simple form with title, time, and description
Task Deletion	Essential for task management	Low	Must be easy to remove tasks
Day Navigation	Ability to move between weeks	Low	Previous/next week buttons
Drag-and-Drop Between Days	Primary interaction pattern for reorganizing tasks	Medium	Smooth UI experience required
Calendar Integration	Key differentiator - sync with external calendars	High	Support Google and Apple calendars

Differentiators

Features that set product apart. Not expected, but valued.

Feature	Value Proposition	Complexity	Notes
Combined Task/Event View	Users can see both tasks and calendar events in same view	Medium	Reduces cognitive load of switching between apps
Smart Scheduling Suggestions	AI-powered suggestions for optimal task timing	High	Advanced feature that adds significant value
Theme Customization	Visual personalization options	Low	Small but appreciated feature
Recurring Tasks	Repeat tasks weekly/monthly	Medium	Important for routine activities
Priority Levels	Color coding or labels for task urgency	Low	Easy to implement but valuable for organization

Anti-Features

Features to explicitly NOT build. Common mistakes in this domain.

Anti-Feature	Why Avoid	What to Do Instead
Multi-user Collaboration	Distracts from single-user focus	Keep it simple and personal
Complex Filtering/Searching	Overcomplicates the core experience	Focus on simple task management
Reporting Analytics	Doesn't align with core objective	Defer to post-MVP or optional
Email Integration	Not part of task management focus	Keep it focused on calendar and tasks
Desktop Application	Overextends scope	Maintain web-based simplicity

Feature Dependencies

[Core UI] → [Backend API] → [Database] → [Calendar Integration]
[Drag-and-Drop] depends on [Core UI] and [Backend API]
[Calendar Integration] depends on [Backend API] and [Database]

MVP Recommendation

For MVP, prioritize:

1. Weekly view display
2. Task creation/editing/deletion
3. Day navigation
4. Drag-and-drop between days

Defer to post-MVP:

• Calendar integration (Google/Apple)
• Smart scheduling suggestions
• Recurring tasks
• Theme customization

Sources

• Industry analysis of popular task management applications
• User research on calendar integration needs
• Feature comparison studies of productivity tools
• UX design patterns for task management interfaces