A comprehensive project management and planning platform designed to support technical projects from ideation through completion. Impactly provides a unified workspace for tracking progress, planning features, organizing thoughts, and managing project workflows with minimal cognitive overhead.
Impactly is a full-stack web application built with modern technologies to deliver a seamless project management experience. The platform emphasizes automatic tracking, intelligent organization, and a "mental space" where users can focus on execution rather than remembering and managing project details.
- Next.js 16 - React framework with App Router for server-side rendering and optimal performance
- React 19 - Latest React with concurrent features and improved rendering
- TypeScript - Full type safety across the application
- Tailwind CSS 4 - Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
- Server Components - Leveraging React Server Components for optimal performance
- Next.js Server Actions - Type-safe server-side operations integrated with React
- Prisma - Type-safe database ORM with PostgreSQL
- PostgreSQL - Robust relational database (via Neon Serverless)
- NextAuth.js v5 - Authentication with Google OAuth integration
- Server-First Architecture - Maximizes use of server components for reduced client bundle size
- Type-Safe End-to-End - TypeScript from database schema to UI components
- Optimistic UI Updates - Immediate feedback with server synchronization
- Real-time Progress Tracking - Automatic calculation of project metrics and progress
- Multi-Project Workspace - Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Project Status Tracking - Active, paused, and archived project states
- Progress Visualization - Weighted progress calculation (60% tasks, 40% features)
- Project Insights - Analytics and metrics for project health
- Feature Management - Plan features with status tracking (Idea → Planning → In Progress → Completed)
- Task Organization - Kanban board with drag-and-drop task management
- Timeline View - Visual timeline of project milestones and events
- Overview Dashboard - Comprehensive project overview with key metrics
- Stream-of-Consciousness Journaling - Capture thoughts without structure
- File System Organization - Organize journal entries in a file/folder structure
- Thought-to-Feature Pipeline - Transform captured thoughts into actionable features
- Auto-save - Automatic persistence of journal sessions
- User Metrics - Track productivity, streaks, and engagement
- Feature Adoption - Monitor which features users engage with
- Session Tracking - Understand user behavior and patterns
- Admin Analytics - Comprehensive analytics dashboard for administrators
- Theme System - Customizable color themes with presets
- Responsive Design - Optimized for desktop and mobile experiences
- Feedback System - In-app feedback collection with voting
- Roadmap - Public roadmap for feature requests and improvements
- Strict TypeScript - No
anytypes, comprehensive type definitions - Component Composition - Reusable, composable React components
- Server Actions - Type-safe server-side operations with error handling
- Environment-Based Configuration - All sensitive data externalized
- NextAuth Session Protection - Server-side route protection via layouts
- Row-Level Security - Database-level access control
- Input Validation - SQL injection protection and input sanitization
- Environment Variables - No hardcoded credentials or secrets
- Database Indexing - Strategic indexes on frequently queried fields
- Optimistic Updates - Immediate UI feedback with background synchronization
- Efficient Data Loading - Selective data fetching with Prisma includes
- Server Component Optimization - Reduced client bundle size
- Zero Cognitive Load - UI handles tracking and organization automatically
- Full Lifecycle Support - Features work from project start to completion
- Planning Visibility - Clear indicators of current state and future trajectory
- Mental Space - Users focus on execution, system handles remembering
src/
├── app/ # Next.js App Router pages
│ ├── dashboard/ # Main project workspace
│ ├── journal/ # Journal and thought capture
│ ├── admin/ # Admin analytics and feedback
│ └── actions/ # Server actions (API layer)
├── components/ # Reusable React components
├── lib/ # Utility libraries and configurations
├── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
└── utils/ # Helper functions and utilities
prisma/
└── schema.prisma # Database schema definition
The application uses a well-structured PostgreSQL schema with:
- User Management - NextAuth integration with OAuth support
- Projects - Core project entities with status tracking
- Features - Feature planning with status and priority
- Tasks - Task management with Kanban support
- Timeline Events - Project milestone tracking
- Journal Entries - User journaling and thought capture
- Analytics - Event tracking and user metrics
- Feedback - User feedback and voting system
- Type Safety First - Comprehensive TypeScript usage with strict mode
- Component-Driven Development - Reusable, testable components
- Server Actions - Type-safe server operations
- Error Handling - Comprehensive error boundaries and fallbacks
- Code Organization - Clear separation of concerns and modular structure
- Server Components for reduced client JavaScript
- Optimistic UI updates for perceived performance
- Efficient database queries with Prisma
- Strategic use of React hooks (useMemo, useCallback)
- End-to-end type safety from database to UI
- Prisma-generated types for database models
- Strict TypeScript configuration
- Comprehensive interface definitions
- Auto-save functionality throughout
- Drag-and-drop interactions
- Real-time progress updates
- Responsive design patterns
- Server-side authentication checks
- Environment variable configuration
- SQL injection protection
- Input validation and sanitization
- Row-level security in database queries
The codebase is structured to support:
- Multi-user collaboration
- Real-time updates via WebSockets
- Mobile application development
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- Integration with external tools
Built with modern web technologies and best practices for scalability, maintainability, and user experience.