Build a parenting shift-tracker app with Replit Agent
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A non-coder built ParentShift, a working app for couples to track night-duty shifts, using Replit Agent; the author reports it took about 3 hours and cost under $50.
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Create a shift tracking app for parents called ParentShift. It should let couples track who's handling night duties, log shift times, and see a clear visual of who's up next.
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Goal: Build ParentShift, a simple app for couples to track who's on night duty, log shift times and see who's up next. Inputs (fill in or confirm): - Who uses it (two parents, maybe a grandparent) - Must-have screens: log a shift, history, 'who's next' - Where it should run (web, phone home screen) - Any data that must stay private Rules: - Start with a one-page plan of screens and data fields; wait for my OK before coding. - Keep it simple: one shared household, no payments, no social features. - Make 'who's next' rule-based (alternating, or fewest hours this week) and show the rule on screen. - Store data so both parents see the same schedule; explain how sign-in works. Checkpoint: Ask before adding any paid service, database plan or publishing the app publicly. If you get stuck: If a build or deploy step fails twice, stop and show me the error with your proposed fix. If a login, CAPTCHA or two-step code appears, stop and ask me to handle it; never guess or store passwords. Verify before you finish: Test: log three shifts for two people and confirm history and 'who's next' are correct on a phone-sized screen. Output: A working app link, a short user guide, and the test results. Done when: both parents can log a shift on their phones and agree on who's up next.
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