Devlog 1

👀 Sneak Peak of what's happening with Snail Mail so far!

26 Jan ‘24 🏕️🍃 ༄

Progress:

1. Started with a bare TypeScript Expo template (first time working with TypeScript + Expo).
2. Attempted to set up Husky pre-commit for linting and formatting.
   • Explored helpful GitHub repos.
   • Tested but didn't work, fixed it the next day with an article and code review. :)))

Next To-Do's:

• Set up styling/theming of the app.
• Work on onboarding screens and animations.
• Aim to complete sign-in/up, which requires setting up a simple backend and considering data storage.

27 Jan ‘24 🍃⛅️🏞️

Progress:

1. Implemented eslint + eslint config.
2. Installed Husky and configured pre-commit hooks.
3. Updated the Husky pre-commit hook successfully.

Next To-Do's:

• Read and finalize theming and UI library.
• Start on onboarding and sign-in screens, including database setup.
• Decide between Firebase app distribution or creating a web app for portfolio showcase.
• Write documentation.

28 Jan ‘24 𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒ ᰔᩚ

Progress:

1. Installed Tamagui using a starter template, but faced compatibility issues with Expo SDK and other packages.
2. Considered alternatives like Nativewind or Shopify Restyle.

Next To-Do's:

• Resolve Tamagui compatibility issues or explore alternative UI libraries.

29 Jan ‘24 𓇼 🌊 🐚

Progress:

1. Successfully set up Tamagui and Expo-router, ensuring compatibility with iPhone and web, and dark mode functionality.
2. Completed the basic app setup.

Next To-Do’s:

• Start on onboarding screens with proper planning.
• Ensure code efficiency and avoid redundancy.
• Think about theming and finalize a theme.

30 Jan ‘24 ˙✧˖°📷 ༘ ⋆｡˚

Progress:

1. Set up button components successfully.
2. Added sign-in and sign-up pages.

Next To-Do's:

• Complete UI for sign-in and sign-up.
• Focus on custom components, animations, and overall styling/theming.