Task Sensei

Inspiration

After reading Atomic Habits, I was inspired to build daily tasks into lasting habits. However, I couldn’t find an app that met my needs—so I decided to create one myself. And that’s how Task Sensei was born!

What it does

Task Sensei is your personal productivity mentor, designed to streamline task management and build lasting habits effortlessly. It offers:

✅ Separate task spaces – Keep a dedicated list for daily habits while managing one-time tasks for the day, so you don’t have to re-enter recurring tasks.

📅 Auto-scheduled tasks – Plan tasks in advance, and they’ll automatically appear on the specified day.

🔥 Streak tracker – Stay motivated by tracking whether you complete all your tasks each day.

With Task Sensei, staying consistent and organized has never been easier!

How we built it

Task Sensei was built using Expo and React Native, ensuring a seamless and efficient mobile experience. For smooth animations, it leverages react-native-reanimated, while expo-google-fonts enhances typography with elegant font choices. The app also integrates react-native-calendars for intuitive task scheduling and date management.

Challenges we ran into

One of the biggest challenges in building Task Sensei was managing the increasing complexity as new features were added. With each enhancement, the underlying data structures had to evolve to better fit the use case. Adapting to these changes while maintaining a smooth and efficient user experience required careful planning and continuous optimization.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I'm proud of how Task Sensei turned out to be a seamless and efficient task management app that truly fits my needs. Overcoming the challenges of evolving data structures and increasing complexity, I was able to create a smooth user experience with intuitive features. Seeing my idea come to life and actually using it to build better habits is an accomplishment I’m really proud of!

What we learned

Building Task Sensei was a great learning experience. I gained deeper insights into managing complexity in app development, especially how evolving requirements impact data structures. I also improved my skills in React Native animations with react-native-reanimated, optimized UI/UX with expo-google-fonts, and worked with react-native-calendars for better task scheduling. Most importantly, I learned the importance of iterative development, constantly refining features to create a smoother and more efficient user experience

What's next for Task Sensei

I plan to refine the app’s design based on user feedback, ensuring a more intuitive and visually appealing experience.

One major feature I have in mind is an alarm button—because let’s be honest, not everyone has a memory like an elephant! 🧠⏰ With this, users can set reminders for specific tasks and choose the exact time they want to be notified. This will help ensure that no task gets forgotten, no matter how busy the day gets!

Built With

• expo.io
• google-fonts
• react-native
• reanimated