macOS Mini Bug Tracking / To-Do Software

[DaveP]

Hopefully this is the right forum.

I'm looking for some sort of bug tracking / to-do software to to track things within my XCode software projects. Basically, I want to keep track of things to do, areas that need to be fixed, etc. It's just a solo operation and don't want a big web-based bug tracking tool. I've used a combination of lists and #TODO statements, but it's a little cumbersome. In my mind I'm envisioning some sort of database program to track file, function, notes, priority, etc.

Perhaps I'll just make a database and keep track of my tasks that way.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[philips]

Hopefully this is the right forum.

Am developer too and in the same boat.

In past I used SF.net's issue tracking (along with hosting), but SF.net is dog slow and overkill for pet project.

Any suggestions?

P.S. Or should I write my own one?.. Have some spare time now

 

[jpyc7]

You could do a search for either "command-line" or "non-web" bug tracker. There are some results, none of which I have used.

I think the OP was averse to running a web server and a database server on your machine, but I think picking any tool will require a certain amount of effort in customization. The trick is to pick one for which setup is simplest (while still meeting your needs).

Quite frankly, developing your own may not be a productive use of your time, but it is very enticing to control all aspects oneself.

 

[DaveP]

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably try out one or two, but they seem pretty simplistic and probably only about a notch better than my current system.

Making my own would not be the best use of my time, but maybe give me an excuse to learn Core Data...

 

[mongrol]

http://code.google.com ?

 

[DaveP]

http://code.google.com ?

Doesn't that have to be an open source project?

 

[Cromulent]

What about just installing Bugzilla on your local dev box?

 

[GorillaPaws]

Have you seen Lighthouse Keeper? It's external to xcode, but seems to be targeted at developers for the most part. They also make Code Collector Pro, which seems like a handy piece of software. You could also try Things which is a pretty slick task management app (just won a design award from Apple).

 

[kainjow]

What about just installing Bugzilla on your local dev box?

I would do this. Install bugzilla on either your machine or some other shared server. It works pretty well, although it has its annoyances

 

[DaveP]

I would do this. Install bugzilla on either your machine or some other shared server. It works pretty well, although it has its annoyances

Maybe when I get some down time in the next couple weeks I'll try to get bugzilla set up locally.

Thanks for the replies.