Time Tracking Management

Efficient time tracking is crucial for project management. Follow this workflow to enhance your time tracking process:

1. Record Your Time Daily (No Need to Wait for Friday!)

   • Consistently log your work hours each day. Waiting until the end of the week can lead to inaccuracies.

2. Add a Clear Description to Your Time Records

   • Include detailed descriptions of the tasks or activities you worked on during the logged time. Clarity helps in later analysis.

3. Utilize a Time Tracking Tool for Productivity

   • Embrace a reliable time tracking tool to streamline the process and increase productivity.

4. Set Reminders for Time Tracking

   • Create reminders or notifications to prompt you to record your time regularly. This ensures you don't miss any entries.

5. Team Time Tracking Goals

   • Keep in mind the team's time tracking goals, which are 15 hours weekly and 4 hours daily. Staying aligned with these targets contributes to project success.

Time Tracking Tools

To further enhance your time tracking and productivity management, consider incorporating the following tools:

1. Toggl: This tool is essential for tracking the team's time tracking goals, but it offers even more benefits:

   • Team Collaboration: Toggl allows team members to collaborate on projects, ensuring everyone is aligned with time tracking goals and project progress.

   • Detailed Reports: Generate detailed reports to gain insights into how time is being spent on various tasks and projects. These insights can lead to more informed decisions and increased efficiency.

2. Pomodone App: In addition to tracking productivity hours, Pomodone offers several features to enhance your work habits:

   • Pomodoro Technique: Pomodone follows the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method that promotes focused work sessions followed by short breaks. This technique can boost productivity and maintain concentration.

   • Integration with Task Management: Pomodone integrates with popular task management tools like Jira, allowing you to track time spent on specific tasks.

   • Performance Analytics: Gain insights into your work patterns and productivity over time with performance analytics. Identify areas for improvement and optimize your workflow.

   • Mobile App: Stay productive on the go with the Pomodone mobile app, enabling you to track your work sessions from anywhere.

By incorporating Toggl and Pomodone into your workflow, you'll not only meet your time tracking goals but also elevate your team's collaboration and individual productivity. These tools provide valuable insights and structure to help you manage time effectively and enhance your overall work experience.

Commit as Time Tracking Record

For developers, you can integrate your time tracking with your Git commits for streamlined record-keeping. Here's how:

1. Use Descriptive Commits: When making commits in Git, ensure your commit messages are descriptive and meaningful.

2. Git Log Command:

   • To view your commit history, you can use the command: git log.
   • For a simplified view, use: git log --oneline.

3. Formatting Commit Messages:

   • Convert your commit messages into time log format. For example, if you have commits like:

     e959e69 feat(category): ASU-20 add styles customization to main category layout columns
     373b2e6 feat(category): ASU-20 add styles when filters are selected
     dd11152 feat(category): ASU-20 add customization to category template

     Format them as follows:

     feat on category: add styles customization to main category layout columns.
     feat on category: add styles when filters are selected.
     feat on category: add customization to category template.

   • The template for time logs is: <type> on <optional scope>: <description>.

You can find the commit types in the Version Control section

That's it! By integrating your Git commits with your time tracking, you can efficiently manage your work hours and maintain a clear record of your activities. For further insights, check out the guide on Git Log.