From ef9231c799a3a2414f1c532c48c14f901fa24bdd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oliver Davies Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2025 23:40:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add daily email for 2025-01-03 todo.txt is the simplest project management tool --- app/config/sculpin_site.yml | 2 ++ source/_daily_emails/2025-01-03.md | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 26 insertions(+) create mode 100644 source/_daily_emails/2025-01-03.md diff --git a/app/config/sculpin_site.yml b/app/config/sculpin_site.yml index 988b4eec..68af2fef 100644 --- a/app/config/sculpin_site.yml +++ b/app/config/sculpin_site.yml @@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ ctas: There's less than a month until Drupal 7's end-of-life date. Plan your upgrade to Drupal 10 now! module: | If you're creating a new Drupal module, try my free Drupal module template. + sponsor: | + Do you want to contribute more to open source but don't have the time? Sponsor me to do it for you! subscription: | Do you need immediate access to an expert Drupal Developer? With my Drupal development subscription, make unlimited requests for a fixed monthly price in less time than posting to a job board! testing_course: | diff --git a/source/_daily_emails/2025-01-03.md b/source/_daily_emails/2025-01-03.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..062523de --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_daily_emails/2025-01-03.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +--- +title: todo.txt is the simplest project management tool +date: 2025-01-03 +permalink: daily/2025/01/03/todotxt +tags: + - software-development +cta: sponsor +snippet: | + todo.txt is the simplest project management tool I've ever used. +--- + +I've used a lot of issue trackers and project management tools since I started doing software development in 2007. + +Many come with a lot of features I don't use or make the software overcomplicated. + +I prefer simple software that does it's thing well. + +I manage my projects with a simple todo.txt file in the project directory that contains a list of my current and upcoming tasks. + +I can quickly open or add to it as I work and don't need to open a browser and click through multiple screens to find what I need. + +It works offline, so I don't need an Internet connection if I'm travelling or somewhere where there's no wifi or mobile connectivity. + +I will use a more complicated tool if needed but a simple text file will always be my preferred option.