Free Game Development Progress Tracking Tool ยท agitodo Gamma
Learning something new is like working out - consistency and balance are key. That's why I built agitodo, a free companion tool for game development that grew out of my own journey transitioning from software engineering into gamedev. Like many engineers exploring game development, I found it challenging to maintain perspective on where I was investing my time and focus. This simple tracking tool helps you build consistent habits while keeping sight of the bigger picture - whether you're learning game development or any other multi-disciplinary skill.
What's New in the Gamma Release?
Think of agitodo as a customizable GitHub contribution tracker for your learning journey. Instead of counting commits, it helps you visualize where you're putting your energy each day. Whether you're diving into game development like me, or pursuing any other multi-disciplinary interest, it's about maintaining awareness of your practice over time.
Learning From Alpha and Beta
The path to this release has been a learning experience itself. The alpha was too rigid for my variable schedule, while the beta demanded too much precision and structure in categorizing my efforts. Like going from a strict workout plan to something more sustainable, the gamma release simplifies things: just mark what you worked on today, like checking off leg day or arms day. It's about building the habit of regular practice while maintaining a balanced approach to learning.
Maintaining Balance While Learning
It's easy to get tunnel vision when learning something new. Maybe you discover a passion for pixel art and spend weeks perfecting your sprites. That's great! But if your goal is to make games, agitodo can help you remember the bigger picture - perhaps gently reminding you about those game mechanics you wanted to prototype or that sound design you were excited to learn.
Key Features of the Gamma Release
- Fully customizable focus areas - make it yours
- 30-day rolling view of your journey
- One-click tracking for different areas
- Visual patterns of where your energy goes
- Zero setup required - start tracking immediately
- Completely free, no login needed
Beyond Game Development
While I'm using agitodo to track my game development journey, it's designed to be flexible. You could use it to track your progress learning a new language, practicing different musical instruments, or balancing various aspects of a creative project. The focus areas are fully customizable to match whatever you're working on.
Getting Started is Simple
Visit the site, customize your focus areas if you'd like (or use the default game development template), and start tracking. Each day, reflect on where you put your energy and click accordingly. Over time, patterns will emerge, helping you maintain perspective on your learning journey.
Looking Forward
This gamma release is an experiment in tracking learning journeys. I'm actively using it in my own game development practice and learning from how others adapt it to their needs. Future updates will focus on maintaining that core simplicity while making it even more useful for different types of learning paths.