Managing Your Project: The Art of Shell Scripting
Now that you've set up your shell-based project management system, it's time to get down to business. In this step, you'll learn how to manage your project's progress, from tracking deadlines to assigning tasks to your team of highly trained, caffeine-fueled engineers.
First, create a project dashboard that displays your team's current tasks and deadlines. Use a simple shell script to query your database and generate an HTML page that shows:
- Project status: On track, behind schedule, or completely abandoned
- Task due dates: Use a template to keep things consistent
- Assigned tasks: Who's doing what, and who's procrastinating
- Progress bars: A visual representation of your team's productivity, because everyone loves a good chart
Next, set up a task assignment system that allows team members to pick up tasks and work on them. Use a shell script to query your database and generate a list of available tasks, along with a form for team members to submit their availability and skills.
Finally, schedule regular meetings to review progress and adjust plans as needed. Use a meeting agenda to keep things on track and make sure everyone stays on the same page.