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Tired of Juggling Multiple Projects? I Built a Framework to Automate It All.

Title: Tired of Juggling Multiple Projects? I Built a Framework to Automate It All.
​(Alternative Titles):
​How I Unified My Node, Python, and EXE Projects with a Single Tool
​Introducing the Chahuadev Framework: A Smarter Way to Manage Your Development Workflow
​Hello, fellow developers!
​Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of terminal windows, constantly switching context between a Node.js API, a Python script, and a couple of .bat or .exe files you need to run?
​That was my daily reality. The chaos of managing polyglot projects felt clunky, inefficient, and prone to errors. I craved a single, intelligent dashboard that could understand my projects and just work. Since I couldn't find a tool that fit my needs perfectly, I decided to build it.
​In this post, I'll walk you through the problem that led me to create this tool and give you a first look at how it works.
​The Daily Grind of a Polyglot Developer
​Before building this solution, my workflow was plagued by a few key issues that I’m sure many of you can relate to:
​Project Chaos: Each project lived in its own isolated world. The Node.js project needed npm run dev, the Python data script needed python process.py, and our legacy build tools required running a separate .bat file. There was no central place to see or manage everything.
​Command-Line Fatigue: My fingers were tired of typing the same set of commands over and over. This repetitive work wasn't just boring; it was a slow drain on my productivity and focus.
​The Cost of Manual Work: Manual processes are brittle. A single typo in a command or running scripts in the wrong order could lead to wasted time debugging a non-existent code issue.
​The Solution: The Chahuadev Framework
​That's why I created the Chahuadev Framework.
​It’s a developer platform designed to be the central nervous system for all your projects. Its core is the Intelligent Auto Plugin System, which automatically scans your project folders, detects the project type (Node, Python, EXE, BAT, etc.), and instantly creates the necessary action buttons for you.
​Here are some of the key features:
​Centralized Dashboard: Finally, you can control everything from one place. The framework provides a clean, unified dashboard to manage all your projects, reducing clutter and increasing your workflow efficiency.
​Enterprise-Level Security: Built with security in mind, it includes multi-layered protection like file validation and debug prevention to keep your development environment safe.
​Ready-to-Use Platform: It’s more than just a script runner; it’s a complete toolset designed to support developers from the get-go.The framework analyzes the contents of each sub-directory and populates a clean dashboard with action buttons like Run Test, Build App, or Start Dev Server, all tailored to the specific project type.
[Image: A screenshot of the Chahuadev Framework dashboard would be perfect here!]
Join the Journey
The Chahuadev Framework is currently in Beta as I'm actively working on improving the core parser and adding more features. I believe it has the potential to save developers a massive amount of time and frustration, but I need your feedback to make it better.
I would be thrilled if you checked out the project and shared your thoughts.
Official Website: https://chahuadev.com
NPM Packages: https://www.npmjs.com/~chahuadev
GitHub: https://github.com/chahuadev
Interested in getting early access and updates? Head over to the website and sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when the public beta is ready!
What are your biggest workflow frustrations? Let me know in the comments below!

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