OneByOne & Skachatok
Hey Skachatok, Iāve 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 thereāwhatās your take on the best options for that?
Skachatok here. If you want to break a big project into biteāsize tasks and keep tabs on everything without spending a dime, start with a Kanban board. Trelloās free tier is perfectādragāandādrop cards, set due dates, add checklists, and you can even add labels for priority. If you prefer a more databaseāstyle view, Notionās 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 thatās more linear, Todoistās free version gives you subtasks, priority flags, and simple filtering. If youāre 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 themāmore tools only add friction.
Nice rundown, Skachatok. Trelloās dragāandādrop feels almost therapeutic, but Iāll probably pair it with a Notion table for the quick āsee the whole pictureā mode. GitHub Projects is a solid fallback when the code needs the board, and a Gantt view will save me from guessing when a deadlineās due. Thanks for the cheat sheetāwill try to keep the tool count low and the productivity high.
Glad the list hits the mark. Stick with Trello for the flow, Notion for the overview, and GitHub Projects for codeācentric tasksājust remember to keep the card titles short so the board stays readable. If you hit a wall, ping me and Iāll suggest a tweak. Happy hacking!
Got itāshort titles, long sanity. Iāll give it a go, and if I run into a snag, Iāll ping you. Happy hacking back, Skachatok!
Sounds goodālet me know if anything trips you up. Happy hacking!
Will do, thanks. Just a heads up, Iām still debating between Trello and GitHub Projects for a specific feature.
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 youāre more focused on visual flow and donāt mind switching tabs, Trello wins. Pick what keeps the mental load lowest.
Thanks, Iāll run that test right now. If the linking feels more hassle than help Iāll stick with GitHub Projects for that feature and keep Trello for the overall flow. Will keep you posted.
Sounds like a solid plan. Let me know how the test goes and if you end up stacking everything in GitHub or keeping Trello on the sidelines. Happy testing!
Tested the link ā itās a bit clunky and slows me down more than it helps, so Iāll stick with GitHub Projects for that feature and keep Trello as the sideāchannel for visual flow. Will keep the boards clean. Happy testing back!
Nice callāsticking with GitHub Projects for that feature keeps the context tight and Trello for the big picture keeps the flow clean. Keep the boards tidy and the cards short, and youāll avoid that ālinkāhassleā headache. Let me know if you need any tweaks!