It's been a while since a wrote last article. I used to share some tips over my articles, but this time, its different. I want to share something I started working on.
Problem I am facing
My current company has a really great work environment, but when it comes to work updates, we are still using excel sheets for it and we have to fill the excel sheet everyday, about work we did, progress of the work, how much time we took, etc. And, as a programmer, I am too lasy to fill it everyday.
Solution I came up with
After 3 months, I decided to create my own Projece Management Software, which every user can customize according to thier needs and use. There will be a website, which every user of a company can access to do every sort of thing. Managers can assign the work to a specific or multiple persons with a deadline over it. The user and see the work, put a timer over it, getting screenshots of thier work, add thier work update, after choosing a project, and the time taken (recorded time) to complete the work.
Business Executives can record thier Leads and the progress and all the client updates over it.
HR can add thier updates, meetings, schedule interviews etc.
Anyone can apply for leaves, and add a single or multiple person to approve it.
Overall, I am creating a software which can cover all the needs of a company.
Update
So, currently its a day one of creating project management software and from now on, I will update about the progress of my software every week.
Technology I am using
- Frontend: React, Redux, Antd, Typescript
- Backend: Nodejs, MongoDB, Express.js, Javascript
- Mobile App: React Native, Typescript, Paper.
Top comments (1)
This is a great deep dive into what goes into building a project management software! Developing a tool like this isn’t just about adding features—it’s about understanding the real challenges teams face, like balancing collaboration, tracking progress, and keeping workflows efficient.
One key lesson I’ve learned is that the best project management tools don’t overwhelm users with complexity. Instead, they focus on seamless task management, real-time communication, and intuitive interfaces that actually improve productivity rather than becoming another hurdle.
A good example of this approach is Teamcamp. It combines essential features like task management, team chat, time tracking, and file sharing—all in one place. The goal is to keep teams focused on their work rather than switching between multiple tools.
For those who have built or are building project management software, what’s been the biggest design challenge you’ve faced, and how did you tackle it?