I think it’s a good time to get the Tudutu application’s specification on paper. I’m not planning to publish it all just yet, but I want to give a general idea of what is different about Tudutu.I’ve learnt a lot about time-management systems in the past. I’ve drunk the kool-aid too - I’ve had loads of planning tools. You name it, I’ve used it - Franklin systems, PDAs, and even DIY-Planners. There’s something in common with all these systems though: despite the promise, they actually leave the time-management to me.
So Tudutu is about really having a computer program managing your time. It’s not just a place to store your calendar items and to-do lists, but actually a tool to manage what you have to do, and when you have to do it. You shouldn’t need a weekly planning session really; it’s something a machine can do for you. Think of Tudutu like your personal butler, reminding you politely of when you need to do something, and taking care of the easy things for you.
I think it’s coming along nicely. I am focusing on a quality product, and want it to be done right. I’m not going to publish before it is usable, nor before it is reliable. I’ve actually discovered that I’m doing something which I’ve never done before: programming in the time dimension. It’s a bit difficult to get the quality right because of that. There simply aren’t any tools to help me with it. I guess that’s a bit exciting, as I’m having to build my own development environment as I go. I think it’s going to be a fun ride, and hopefully, a great product.
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