Project 7: Routines Kit and Custom Tasks Planner
Build proactive automations that users can trust, tune, and control.
Quick Reference
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 3 (Advanced) |
| Time Estimate | 1-2 weeks |
| Main Programming Language | TypeScript |
| Alternative Programming Languages | Python, Go |
| Key Topics | Trigger design, user controls, proactive reliability |
1. Learning Objectives
- Design recurring routines with clear value and low fatigue risk.
- Implement pause/edit/delete controls with minimal friction.
- Monitor misfires and schedule integrity.
2. All Theory Needed (Per-Concept Breakdown)
Concept A: Proactive Value Loops
- Recurring automations should solve repeated, real problems.
- Trigger cadence must match user tolerance and context.
Concept B: Automation Safety and Transparency
- Users need clear visibility and reversibility.
- Beta APIs require explicit fallback plans.
3. Architecture and Build Plan
- Implement one high-value weekday routine.
- Add state machine: active, paused, blocked, misfiring.
- Track scheduled-vs-observed execution counts.
4. Validation and Testing
- Trigger fires at expected local time.
- User can disable routine in one short flow.
- Misfire alerts are generated correctly.
5. Troubleshooting
- Symptom: routine appears active but never runs.
- Fix: validate timezone, permissions, and trigger registration state.
6. Deliverables
- Routine lifecycle diagram.
- Misfire detection report.
- User-control UX prompts.
7. Stretch Goals
- Add adaptive scheduling based on user engagement.