Tech stack
Goals
Build a simple developer-focused tool that makes Git and GitHub workflows easier to understand and use. The goal was to create a practical product while exploring browser extension development, GitHub integration, and building a polished user experience from concept to release.
Project Overview
GitCue is a developer tool designed to provide useful Git and GitHub information directly within the development workflow. I designed and developed the product from the initial concept through implementation, focusing on keeping the experience simple, lightweight, and easy to use.
Problem
Developers often need to switch between their code editor, terminal, and GitHub to check repository information, understand changes, or perform common Git-related tasks. This creates unnecessary context switching, particularly when working across multiple repositories.
GitCue was created to bring some of this information closer to the developer's existing workflow through a focused and accessible interface.
Key Challenges
One of the main challenges was designing an interface that exposed useful Git and GitHub information without overwhelming the user. I had to balance functionality with simplicity while making the most important information immediately accessible.
Another challenge was integrating with GitHub while handling authentication, API interactions, loading states, and potential errors. I also had to consider how the product would work across different repositories and development workflows.
Building the project independently also required me to work across product design, frontend development, API integration, testing, and deployment.
Outcome & Reflection
GitCue gave me the opportunity to take a product from an idea to a working, publicly available tool. It strengthened my experience in product thinking, frontend development, API integration, and shipping software for real users.
The project also reinforced the importance of designing around a clear problem rather than simply adding features. Building and releasing the product allowed me to see how technical decisions, user experience, and product requirements need to work together.