My second pet project, "TimeTracker," is a user-friendly tool designed for creating timers and visualizing time usage through daily graphs. The main goal of this project was to build a simple and intuitive solution for tracking time while exploring modern UI components and third-party integrations.
Project Goals and Technologies:
The primary objective was to develop a responsive web application where users could create and manage timers, track their time usage, and view average usage statistics. I chose React as the core framework due to its flexibility and performance. This project also served as a testing ground for implementing UI components from the shadcn library, allowing me to experiment with modern design patterns and enhance the user experience.
Google Account Authorization Integration
One of the key features I implemented was user authentication via Google accounts. This functionality enables users to securely log in, synchronize their timers across devices, and preserve their data. Integrating Google OAuth was a valuable learning experience that deepened my understanding of handling external authentication flows and managing user sessions.
UI/UX Design Approach
I focused on creating a clean and intuitive interface using shadcn components. These pre-designed components not only accelerated the development process but also provided a consistent and modern aesthetic. I emphasized simplicity and ease of use, ensuring that users could quickly create timers and interpret their time-tracking data through interactive graphs.
One of the challenges was synchronizing timer data across different sessions while maintaining performance. I addressed this by leveraging Google account integration for secure data storage in Google Drive and synchronization. Another hurdle was ensuring responsive and accessible design, which I managed by thoroughly testing the UI on various screen sizes and refining component behaviors.
"TimeTracker" was an exciting project that allowed me to explore advanced concepts in React, experiment with third-party UI libraries, and implement OAuth authentication. This experience enhanced my technical skills in building real-world applications and deepened my understanding of designing user-centric interfaces. The project reinforced the importance of combining functionality with a seamless user experience while providing a strong foundation for future development initiatives.
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