My-Weekly-ToDo-List/Version 01/.planning/research/FEATURES.md
mARTin d92a8c7210 feat: add task actions (notes/delete) and refine animation logic
- Added 'onDelete' and 'onNotes' support to TaskItem.
- Implemented hover actions (Delete and Notes icons) for tasks.
- Added Notes Modal for editing task markdown content.
- Simplified navigation animation to remove blank flash (single-phase slide-in).
- Fixed syntax error in updateTask function.
- Updated styles for modal and task actions.
2026-02-01 12:25:53 +01:00

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Feature Landscape

Domain: Weekly Scheduler with Calendar Integration Researched: Sat Jan 24 2026

Table Stakes

Features users expect. Missing = product feels incomplete.

Feature Why Expected Complexity Notes
Weekly view display Core functionality - primary user interface Low User needs to see tasks organized by week
Task creation/editing Essential workflow for any task manager Low Users must be able to add and modify tasks
Task deletion Basic CRUD functionality Low Users need to remove tasks they no longer need
Day navigation Core usability feature Low Users need to move between weeks
Responsive design Modern expectation for web apps Low Works on mobile, tablet, and desktop
Local storage persistence Offline access and data retention Low Keeps data available between sessions
Drag and drop reordering Intuitive interaction pattern Medium Improves task organization workflow
Date/time selection Essential for task scheduling Low Users need to assign time slots to tasks

Differentiators

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

Feature Value Proposition Complexity Notes
Calendar integration (Google/Apple) Sync with existing calendar systems to avoid duplicate entries High Adds significant user value by connecting with established workflows
Theme customization Personalization enhances user satisfaction and retention Low Small visual improvement that increases user connection
Recurring tasks Saves time for regular activities Medium Advanced scheduling feature that users appreciate
Task categories/tags Better organization and filtering Medium Helps users manage complex task sets
Reminder notifications Helps users stay on schedule Medium Adds utility beyond simple task tracking
Export/import functionality Data portability and backup Medium Allows data migration and backup options

Anti-Features

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

Anti-Feature Why Avoid What to Do Instead
Complex permission system Overcomplicates basic task management Keep it simple with single-user focus
Email notifications Noise and distraction for users Consider only if specifically requested
Multi-user collaboration Expands scope beyond MVP Focus on individual task management first
Advanced reporting analytics Increases complexity without immediate value Defer to later phases if needed

Feature Dependencies

[Day Navigation] → [Weekly View Display] (Week view needs navigation)
[Task Creation] → [Task Storage] (Need storage to save tasks)
[Calendar Integration] → [Task Storage] (Requires data to sync with calendar)
[Drag & Drop] → [Task Storage] (Needs to persist reordered tasks)

MVP Recommendation

For MVP, prioritize:

  1. Weekly view display
  2. Task creation/editing/deletion
  3. Day navigation
  4. Local storage persistence

Defer to post-MVP:

  • Calendar integration
  • Recurring tasks
  • Theme customization
  • Reminder notifications

Sources

  • Competitor analysis: TeuxDeux, Tweek.so, Google Tasks
  • User experience research (2025)
  • Task management applications market trends