Building an app against doom-scrolling – while doom-scrolling
📰 Dev.to · Christopher Groß
Learn to build an app that helps users avoid doom-scrolling on social media, promoting healthier online habits
Action Steps
- Design a user interface that encourages users to take breaks from scrolling using a tool like Figma or Sketch
- Develop a feature that tracks and limits screen time using a library like Screen Time API
- Implement a notification system that reminds users to take breaks at regular intervals using a service like Firebase Cloud Messaging
- Integrate a machine learning model that analyzes user behavior and provides personalized recommendations for reducing screen time using a framework like TensorFlow
- Test and refine the app's functionality and user experience using a tool like UserTesting or TryMyUI
Who Needs to Know This
This project is ideal for a solo developer or a small team of developers and designers who want to create a positive impact on users' online behavior. The team can benefit from collaborating on the app's design, development, and testing
Key Insight
💡 By designing an app that encourages users to take breaks and limits screen time, developers can help promote healthier online habits and reduce the negative effects of doom-scrolling
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Key Takeaways
Learn to build an app that helps users avoid doom-scrolling on social media, promoting healthier online habits
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