How do you keep track of your programming TODOs? [closed]

Answer 1

A simple plain text file (TODO) in the top level of the project's cvs/svn area works for me for simple projects.

Answer 2

Wow, I just had this question yesterday. After some searching, I settled on the ReminderFox Firefox extension. It's completely integrated into the browser and has pop ups to remind you every time you open your browser when a task is due.

Answer 3

Pen and paper.

Combined with the genious PocketMod, it's totally perfect. Striking TODOs is soooo satisfying!

Answer 4

I use ToDoList from AbstractSpoon. It lets you divide your ToDo list into projects and can even be used by a number of users for larger projects using a shared network drive.

Answer 5

When I have many many todos I discovered that it is useless to track them. You end up with hundreds of todos that can't be done.

Only write what you are asked (boss ) and do what bring the biggest benefits everyday.

I however have a next list. I wrote what I'm currently doing at the top and things I need to fix to complete it. My next list can be done in hours or days usually.

Answer 6

For every task in a project i create a new entry in the issue tracker (Bugzilla for me).

• A big advantage is that you can track back every changes made by the issue ID.
• You can report customers or project members the status of your task.
• You can create a new bug type like "task", "todo" or "feature-request".
• It's a central solution. No local stuff...

I our development team there is a rule which says: "Do never change any code without a corresponding entry in the issue tracker. Never!"