Devlog #1: Starting the Project
By The Better Apps Team
Welcome to the first devlog from the Better Apps project. This is the point where the idea turns into a working set of apps, builds, and release habits.
Product Direction
We are starting with small Android-first utilities because they are easy to judge honestly. A good receipt tracker, pantry expiry scanner, or expense tracker should open fast, work offline, and stay out of the way.
Stack Decisions
The mobile apps use React Native and Expo because they give us a practical Android path today while keeping iOS possible later. The repo uses TypeScript, Jest, ESLint, and GitHub Actions so changes can be checked before they become releases.
The marketing site is static HTML generated with Zola. It does not need a client runtime or a JavaScript framework to publish a homepage and blog.
What Is Next
This month is about tightening the build pipeline and keeping the product surface small:
- Receipt Tracker MVP
- Pantry Expiry Scanner MVP
- Expenses Tracker foundations
- Reliable APK artifacts from CI