Using Github Issues to Organize Your Life


I recently setting up a repository for a project I’m working on (more on that later) on GitHub and I happened to come across GitHub’s wiki on Issues. And specifically the section on other uses for Issues. And I was hit by just how useful they could be for organizing your life.

Keeping track of your house


Figure 1: A list of issues for one’s house.


GitHub user frabcus has hit up on one of the most practical uses for the issue tracker. Using it to track problems in his home. Features such as labels and milestones make this even more pleasant.

Issue tracker for my house. My house has no source code, so I only use the issue tracker.

If you live with roommates like I do you could possibly make an issue tracker for that. The possibilities are endless.

A personal to-do list

Figure 2: Mobile view of Github issues.

This is something I’m considering. You may think that its not that great but it’s nice and organized and you can still keep track of them on your phone.

Ask for recipes (?!)

This one is pretty different. User newmerator uses issues so allow people to ask for recipes.

If you’re reading this, then I thankfully have figured out how to use GitHub. :D
I’d like to see Git be more utilized for cooking since that’s probably my favorite pastime. I enjoy cooking all types of cuisines, but tend to specialize more in Asian fares lately. If there is anything you’d like a good recipe for, you should submit an issue.

A Note on Privacy

I'm sure you're thinking that you wouldn't want private information about yourself or your home hanging around on the internet in that case, you could create a private repo by getting on one of GitHub’s subscription plans. Or if you’re a student you can head on over to GitHub Education and apply for free or discounted plans.

There are so many things you do with Issues I’d love to hear from you about things that you've done with them and I hope I've inspired you to give them a try. I sure will.