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The seed

• During a period when weekdays and weekends felt indistinguishable, I wanted a gentle way to regain a sense of rhythm.
• I needed something calm and intentional — not a task manager, not a habit tracker, just a simple daily flow.

Early exploration

• I looked for existing apps, but Google Tasks and other schedulers didn’t match what I needed.
• Most similar apps on the Play Store were cluttered with ads.
• I realized I needed to build something quiet and supportive, without notifications or pressure.

Prototype

• Started with a minimal data model: a list of routine sections, each with a title and optional times and duration.
• Designed the layout mobile‑first, since the app is meant to be checked throughout the day.
• Added a weekly calendar strip to show the day of the week and how far the week had progressed.
• Built the first version entirely in local mode to keep the workflow simple.

Building the app

• Built with Vite + React for a lightweight, responsive experience.
• Added sign‑in and Supabase sync to keep data consistent between desktop and mobile.
• Added seasonal themes with subtle wallpapers and a themed Add button.

Challenges

• Troubleshooting Supabase took time — from schema adjustments to row‑level security rules to syncing logic.
• Implementing the weekly calendar required several iterations with different calendar libraries.
• Balancing simplicity with convenience: keeping the app minimal while still making it cheerful and useful.

What I learned

• How to integrate Supabase for cross‑device sync while keeping the local‑only mode simple and reliable.
• How to design a mobile‑first layout that still scales gracefully to desktop.

What I’d explore next

• A smoother way to reorder routine sections (currently reordering happens implicitly by time).
• While the app isn’t meant to be a habit tracker, I’m exploring a lightweight weekly view to show how consistently the routine is followed.