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Deepak Mardi
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Introducing Habitly: A Modern Habit Tracker to Help You Build Lasting Routines


Struggling to build and maintain new habits? You're not alone. The digital landscape is full of tools, but many are either overly complex, locked behind a paywall, or lack the features you truly need to stay motivated.

That's why I built Habitly, a modern habit tracking application designed to be simple, beautiful, and effective.

Habitly isn't just another app; it's a tool built to help you achieve your goals by focusing on core functionality and a clean, intuitive user experience.

✨ Key Features that Make Habitly Stand Out

From the start, the goal was to create a tool I would genuinely want to use every day. Habitly's features are centered around a straightforward philosophy: make habit tracking effortless and insightful.

  • Daily Tracking: Mark habits as complete with a single click. No convoluted menus or extra steps.
  • Streak Tracking: Automatically see your progress with consecutive day counts, a powerful motivator.
  • Progress Visualization: Beautiful heatmaps give you a clear, at-a-glance view of your habit history.
  • Analytics Dashboard: Get a comprehensive overview of your habit performance and identify trends.
  • Secure User Authentication: Log in with Google OAuth, so you can start tracking in seconds.

🛠️ The Technology Behind Habitly

For the developers out there, here's a look at the tech stack that powers Habitly. The project is built on modern, widely-used technologies, making it easy to understand and work with.

  • Frontend: Next.js 14, React, and a clean, responsive design built with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui.
  • Backend: Next.js API Routes for fast and efficient data handling.
  • Database: PostgreSQL, managed with Prisma ORM for reliable and type-safe database access.
  • Authentication: NextAuth.js provides a secure and easy-to-implement authentication system.
  • Charts: Progress heatmaps and other data visualizations are powered by Recharts.

🚀 Get Started and Connect

If you're interested in using Habitly, you can check out the GitHub repository or Website:

  • Explore the project: Learn about the features and future plans.
  • Report issues: Found a bug? Have an idea for a new feature? Let me know!
  • Connect with me: I have a lot of ideas for the future, including reminders, advanced analytics, and more.

Habitly is a passion project, and I'm excited to see where it goes. I hope it helps you build the lasting habits you're looking for.
If you have any questions or want to discuss the project, feel free to leave a comment or open an issue on GitHub. Happy tracking!

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