Devlog #1 - Building the Base of StudyOS

Time Spent: 45 minutes

Today I started building StudyOS, a student productivity app that combines Google Classroom, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other Google services into one place. My goal is to reduce the number of tabs students need to keep open and make staying organized much easier.

What I accomplished

• Created the project in VS Code.
• Built the basic dashboard layout.
• Added a sidebar for navigation.
• Created a top navigation bar with a search bar and a placeholder Google Sign-In button.
• Designed the first dashboard cards:
  • Today’s Summary
  • AI Briefing
  • Focus Session

Challenges

I spent some time deciding how I wanted the app to be organized. Instead of making another simple dashboard, I decided to build it like a Student Command Center where everything can eventually be managed from one place.

Next Steps

• Create a login page.
• Add Google Sign-In.
• Keep users signed in if they choose.
• Connect Google Calendar.
• Connect Gmail.
• Add the AI Daily Briefing.
• Begin building the Assignment Workspace.

I’m really happy with the progress so far. Even though it’s only the first version, I now have a solid foundation to build on. Next I’ll start adding real functionality instead of placeholder content.