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Files: - STACK.md - FEATURES.md - ARCHITECTURE.md - PITFALLS.md - SUMMARY.md Key findings: - Stack: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma - Architecture: Layered with clear component boundaries - Critical pitfall: Inconsistent calendar sync behavior
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# Feature Landscape
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**Domain:** Weekly Task Management Application
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**Researched:** January 24, 2026
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## Table Stakes
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Features users expect. Missing = product feels incomplete.
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| Feature | Why Expected | Complexity | Notes |
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|---------|--------------|------------|-------|
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| Weekly View Display | Core requirement - users need to see tasks in a weekly format | Low | Should show days of the week with time slots |
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| Task Creation/Editing | Basic functionality for adding and modifying tasks | Low | Simple form with title, time, and description |
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| Task Deletion | Essential for task management | Low | Must be easy to remove tasks |
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| Day Navigation | Ability to move between weeks | Low | Previous/next week buttons |
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| Drag-and-Drop Between Days | Primary interaction pattern for reorganizing tasks | Medium | Smooth UI experience required |
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| Calendar Integration | Key differentiator - sync with external calendars | High | Support Google and Apple calendars |
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## Differentiators
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Features that set product apart. Not expected, but valued.
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| Feature | Value Proposition | Complexity | Notes |
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| Combined Task/Event View | Users can see both tasks and calendar events in same view | Medium | Reduces cognitive load of switching between apps |
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| Smart Scheduling Suggestions | AI-powered suggestions for optimal task timing | High | Advanced feature that adds significant value |
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| Theme Customization | Visual personalization options | Low | Small but appreciated feature |
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| Recurring Tasks | Repeat tasks weekly/monthly | Medium | Important for routine activities |
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| Priority Levels | Color coding or labels for task urgency | Low | Easy to implement but valuable for organization |
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## Anti-Features
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Features to explicitly NOT build. Common mistakes in this domain.
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| Anti-Feature | Why Avoid | What to Do Instead |
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| Multi-user Collaboration | Distracts from single-user focus | Keep it simple and personal |
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| Complex Filtering/Searching | Overcomplicates the core experience | Focus on simple task management |
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| Reporting Analytics | Doesn't align with core objective | Defer to post-MVP or optional |
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| Email Integration | Not part of task management focus | Keep it focused on calendar and tasks |
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| Desktop Application | Overextends scope | Maintain web-based simplicity |
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## Feature Dependencies
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```
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[Core UI] → [Backend API] → [Database] → [Calendar Integration]
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[Drag-and-Drop] depends on [Core UI] and [Backend API]
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[Calendar Integration] depends on [Backend API] and [Database]
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```
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## MVP Recommendation
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For MVP, prioritize:
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1. Weekly view display
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2. Task creation/editing/deletion
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3. Day navigation
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4. Drag-and-drop between days
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Defer to post-MVP:
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- Calendar integration (Google/Apple)
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- Smart scheduling suggestions
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- Recurring tasks
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- Theme customization
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## Sources
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- Industry analysis of popular task management applications
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- User research on calendar integration needs
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- Feature comparison studies of productivity tools
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- UX design patterns for task management interfaces |