📘 Project Documentation: CodeRecall - Developer Learning
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🧠 Overview
CodeRecall is a platform that helps developers (and learners in general) capture, organize, and retain key
information from online resources — especially videos, blogs, and documentation — in a structured,
searchable, and reviewable way.
This tool solves the problem of forgetting small but critical concepts, tricks, or tips shared in learning
resources, especially videos.
It's not just for React or coding — it can work for any type of learning.
🚀 MVP Goal (First 30 Days)
Build a working version of CodeRecall that lets a user:
1. Add notes/snippets from a video.
2. Attach timestamps to a video.
3. Tag the note with a topic or keyword.
4. View all notes in a searchable and categorized view.
5. Save and retrieve their data (localStorage or Firebase initially).
6. Organize by source (e.g., YouTube link, blog URL).
7. Attach code snippets with formatting.
🔧 Core Features (MVP)
1. Add Learning Snippet
Input fields:
Title (required)
Description (required)
Source URL (YouTube, blog, etc.) (optional)
Timestamp (optional)
Code snippet (optional)
Tags (optional but encouraged)
Auto-fetch:
YouTube thumbnail and title from link (optional feature for MVP)
2. Tagging System
Users can tag snippets with concepts like useEffect , optimization , API , tip , trick , error-
handling , etc.
Multi-tag support per snippet.
3. Search & Filter
Full-text search for title, description, and tags.
Filter by tag, date added, or content type (video/blog).
4. Snippets Viewer
Display all snippets as a card or list view.
Group by tag, source domain (e.g., YouTube, Medium), or recent activity.
Allow copying code with one click.
5. Storage (Phase 1)
Use localStorage for user data persistence.
Optional Phase 2: Firebase or Supabase with authentication and cloud sync.
🖼️ Bonus (Optional Early Features)
✅ Dark mode toggle.
✅ Markdown support for notes.
✅ Embedded YouTube video preview (based on link).
✅ Copy-to-clipboard button for code.
⭕ Auto-summarize video snippets using AI (GPT) (future optional)
⭕ Browser extension or bookmarklet to quick-save snippets (future optional)
🛠️ Tech Stack (Recommended)
Frontend: React + TailwindCSS + Vite
State Management: Context API or Zustand
Storage: localStorage ➝ Firebase (cloud phase)
Optional AI Services: GPT API for summarization (optional future)
🔄 Future Expansion Ideas
Spaced repetition reminders (memory reinforcement)
Import entire YouTube playlists (batch learning capture)
Code execution playground (JS, Python) (practice zone)
Collaboration: Shared snippet vaults for teams or study groups.
AI assistant to explain or quiz you on saved snippets.
Chrome/Brave extension to clip content while browsing.
Notebook timeline: Show what you learned over time.
Export as Markdown or Notion integration.
🗓️ 30-Day Execution Plan
Week 1: Planning & Setup
✅ Finalize feature list for MVP (this document).
✅ Design simple UI wireframes or use a free UI kit.
✅ Set up project with Vite + Tailwind.
✅ Build reusable UI components (Button, Card, Input, Tag, etc).
Week 2: Snippet Management Core
🔹 Add Snippet form with fields for text, code, tags, and timestamps.
🔹 Store and retrieve from localStorage.
🔹 Display saved snippets with UI cards.
Week 3: Navigation, Search & UI Polish
🔹 Add filtering and search bar.
🔹 Group view by tag/source/date.
🔹 Add basic thumbnail fetch and preview logic.
🔹 Polish UI responsiveness and UX.
Week 4: Extras + Launch Prep
🔹 Implement dark mode.
🔹 Add copy buttons and optional markdown support.
🔹 Final testing and fixes.
🔹 Deploy with Vercel.
🔹 Create demo video and share on Dev communities.
👤 Target Audience
Self-taught developers.
Bootcamp students.
CS students.
Junior developers.
Designers learning frontend.
Content consumers who learn via YouTube, blogs, online courses.
📈 Why It Matters
"Everyone consumes content. But few actually retain it. CodeRecall is your memory bank for learning."
This tool helps users:
Capture tips and tricks you usually forget.
Build your personal searchable learning database.
Never forget a timestamp or smart trick again.
Learn once, recall forever.
✅ Success Criteria
You (and others) use it to capture real learnings.
MVP is stable, usable, and visually clean.
At least 1–3 people use it other than you.
Shared publicly to get feedback.
You start reusing saved content regularly.
Let's build your second brain for dev learning — one snippet at a time. ✨
