OneByOne & Skachatok
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Skachatok Skachatok
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Hey Skachatok, I’ve been thinking about how to split a big project into tiny, manageable steps and keep track of each part with the most efficient free tools out there—what’s your take on the best options for that?
Skachatok Skachatok
Skachatok here. If you want to break a big project into bite‑size tasks and keep tabs on everything without spending a dime, start with a Kanban board. Trello’s free tier is perfect—drag‑and‑drop cards, set due dates, add checklists, and you can even add labels for priority. If you prefer a more database‑style view, Notion’s free tier lets you create a table with custom fields, link to docs, and embed progress bars; the learning curve is quick and you can share the workspace with teammates. For task tracking that’s more linear, Todoist’s free version gives you subtasks, priority flags, and simple filtering. If you’re into code, GitHub Projects (or the new Projects tab in repos) is free and syncs directly with your codebase, so you see issues and pull requests on the same board. If you need a quick Gantt chart, GanttProject or even the free Gantt view in ClickUp (free plan) will give you that visual timeline. And for collaboration and documentation, Google Docs/Sheets or the free tier of Airtable can fill any gaps. Pick one or two that fit your workflow and stick to them—more tools only add friction.
OneByOne OneByOne
Nice rundown, Skachatok. Trello’s drag‑and‑drop feels almost therapeutic, but I’ll probably pair it with a Notion table for the quick “see the whole picture” mode. GitHub Projects is a solid fallback when the code needs the board, and a Gantt view will save me from guessing when a deadline’s due. Thanks for the cheat sheet—will try to keep the tool count low and the productivity high.
Skachatok Skachatok
Glad the list hits the mark. Stick with Trello for the flow, Notion for the overview, and GitHub Projects for code‑centric tasks—just remember to keep the card titles short so the board stays readable. If you hit a wall, ping me and I’ll suggest a tweak. Happy hacking!
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Got it—short titles, long sanity. I’ll give it a go, and if I run into a snag, I’ll ping you. Happy hacking back, Skachatok!
Skachatok Skachatok
Sounds good—let me know if anything trips you up. Happy hacking!
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Will do, thanks. Just a heads up, I’m still debating between Trello and GitHub Projects for a specific feature.
Skachatok Skachatok
If the feature is tightly coupled to code changes, GitHub Projects gives you the advantage of seeing pull requests, issues, and commits on the same board, so you never lose context. Trello is lighter weight and faster to set up, especially if you already have cards for other parts of the project. A quick test: create a dummy card in Trello and a dummy issue in GitHub, then try linking the GitHub issue to a Trello card. If the link feels cumbersome, lean toward GitHub Projects. If you’re more focused on visual flow and don’t mind switching tabs, Trello wins. Pick what keeps the mental load lowest.