# Turbocharge Your Workflow with ToDo + VSCode by Fabio Spampinato

# **Why ToDo+?**

Like countless developers, I found solace in managing my priorities through a straightforward text file. The simplicity of having a to-do file right in your workspace, ready to be opened and updated at any moment, is unmatched. It's a quick and efficient way to keep track of tasks while staying focused on the coding process.

However, when juggling multiple tasks in parallel, a basic to-do list might fall short. ToDo+ steps in to bridge that gap, enhancing the traditional to-do list with features that go beyond the ordinary.

Enter [Fabio Spampinato's ToDo+ VSCode extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=fabiospampinato.vscode-todo-plus) – a game-changer for developers seeking a balance between simplicity and advanced task management.

## Demo:

```markdown

Projects:
  ☐ Anything with a colon at the end of the line is a project
  ☐ Projects will show some statistics next to them @1h
    ✔ By default those statistics are the number of pending todos and the sum of their time estimates @30m
  Nested:
    ☐ You can nest projects inside each other and fold them

Todos:
  You can write plain text notes/descriptions wherever you want
  New:
    ☐ Press Cmd/Ctrl+Enter to add a new todo
  Done:
    ✔ Press Alt+D to mark a todo as done
    ✔ Press it again to undo the action
  Cancelled:
    ✘ Press Alt+C to mark a todo as cancelled
    ✘ Press it again to undo the action
  Tagging:
    ☐ You can add tags using the @ symbol, like this @tag
    ☐ There are some special, customizable tags: @critical @high @low @today
  Timekeeping:
    ✔ Completed todos can show a timestamp @done(17-11-03 10:42)
    ☐ Press Alt+S to mark a todo as started @started(17-11-03 10:42)
      ✔ Now it will show the elapsed time @started(17-11-03 10:42) @done(17-11-03 20:11) @lasted(9h29m)
    ☐ You can provide time estimates for your todos @1h30m
      ☐ We are even doing some natural language processing @est(1 day and 20 minutes)

Formatting:
  You can format text in a markdown-like fashion
  Bold:
    ☐ Use asterisks for *bold*
  Italic:
    ☐ Use underscores for _italic_
  Strikethrough:
    ☐ Use tildes for ~strikethrough~
  Code:
    ☐ Use backticks for `code`

Archive:
  ✔ You can archive finished todos here
  ✔ Congratulations, you are now a Todo+ master!
```

### **Feature Highlights**

Here's a glimpse of what ToDo+ brings to the table:

1. **Portable:**
    
    * Utilizes a plain text format, ensuring compatibility with any text editor.
        
2. **Custom Symbols:**
    
    * Choose from a variety of symbols to represent tasks.
        
    * Symbols include boxes, done indicators, and cancellation markers.
        
        * **Box Symbols:** `-` ❍ ❑ ■ ⬜ □ ☐ ▪ ▫ – — ≡ → › \[\] \[ \]
            
        * **Done Symbols:** ✔ ✓ ☑ + \[x\] \[X\] \[+\]
            
        * **Cancelled Symbols:** ✘ x X \[-\]
            
3. **Custom Colors:**
    
    * Personalize your to-do list with customized colors for a visually appealing experience.
        
4. **Custom Special Tags:**
    
    * Assign special tags to tasks for priorities, individuals, or any other categorization.
        
    * Tailor the color scheme for these special tags to suit your preferences.
        
5. **Archive Functionality:** Move completed tasks to a designated "Archive" section effortlessly.
    
6. **Formatting Options:** Apply formatting similar to Markdown, including bold, italic, strikethrough, and code.
    
7. **Timekeeping and Timer:**
    
    * Track elapsed time for tasks.
        
    * Display a timer in the status bar for ongoing tasks.
        
8. **Time Estimates:** Estimate the time needed for tasks using tags like @est(3 hours) or @2h30m.
    
9. **Statistics:** Gain insights into your overall progress with file and project-level statistics.
    
10. **Embedded Todos:** Identify //TODO or //FIXME comments in your code effortlessly.
    
11. **Activity Bar Views:** Access your to-do file and embedded todos directly from a custom activity bar section.
    

### **Configure Your Workflow**

Explore detailed configurations and unleash the full potential of ToDo+ at [VSCode Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=fabiospampinato.vscode-todo-plus).

In conclusion, ToDo+ by Fabio Spampinato transforms the way developers manage their tasks. It strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and advanced functionality, making it a must-have extension for anyone seeking to supercharge their productivity within the VSCode environment. Give it a try and experience a new level of efficiency in your coding journey!