waitList README

waitList is a VSCode extension for managing daily to-do tasks. It allows users to create, edit, delete, mark tasks as completed or incomplete, and provides task sorting, searching, and reminder functions.

Features

• Create Task: Allows users to create new to-do tasks, including description, priority, and due date.
• Display Tasks: Displays all to-do tasks in the sidebar.
• Edit Task: Allows users to edit the description, priority, and due date of existing tasks.
• Delete Task: Allows users to delete existing tasks.
• Mark Task as Completed/Incomplete: Allows users to mark tasks as completed or incomplete.
• Sort Tasks: Sorts tasks by priority or due date.
• Search Tasks: Quickly searches for specific tasks.
• Task Reminders: Reminds users when the task due date is approaching.
• Sidebar View: Integrates a view in the sidebar for displaying and managing to-do tasks.
• Shortcuts: Sets shortcuts for common operations to improve efficiency.

Dependencies

• VSCode version 1.96.0 and above

Installation

1. Open VSCode.
2. Go to the Extensions view (press Ctrl+Shift+X).
3. Search for waitList and click Install.

Usage

1. Open the command palette (press Ctrl+Shift+P).
2. Enter and select one of the following commands:
   • waitList.createTask: Create Task
   • waitList.showTasks: Display Tasks
   • waitList.editTask: Edit Task
   • waitList.deleteTask: Delete Task
   • waitList.toggleTaskCompletion: Mark Task as Completed/Incomplete
   • waitList.sortTasks: Sort Tasks
   • waitList.searchTasks: Search Tasks

Shortcuts

• Ctrl+Alt+C: Create Task
• Ctrl+Alt+S: Display Tasks
• Ctrl+Alt+E: Edit Task
• Ctrl+Alt+D: Delete Task
• Ctrl+Alt+T: Mark Task as Completed/Incomplete
• Ctrl+Alt+O: Sort Tasks
• Ctrl+Alt+F: Search Tasks

Development Process

1. Use yo code to generate a new VSCode extension project.
2. Define commands and views in package.json.
3. Implement task creation, editing, deletion, marking as completed/incomplete, sorting, searching, and reminder functions in extension.js.
4. Use VSCode's TreeView API to integrate a view in the sidebar.
5. Use VSCode's notification API to implement task reminder functionality.
6. Use JSON files to persist task records.

Possible Future Additions

• Task Sync: Sync tasks across multiple devices.
• Task Tags: Add tags to tasks for better classification and management.
• Task Export/Import: Allow users to export and import task lists.
• Task Statistics: Provide statistics on task completion.
• Custom Reminders: Allow users to set custom reminder times.

Contribution

If you have any suggestions or find any issues, please submit an issue or pull request.

License

MIT License