This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Shruti Adhav
This is a submission for the GitHub Copilot Challenge : New Beginnings
What I Built
Momentum is a productivity app designed to help users overcome procrastination by breaking down tasks into manageable 5-minute segments. By combining smart task suggestions, progress tracking, and gamification, Momentum makes productivity achievable and engaging.
Key Features
- 5-Minute Focus Sessions: Small, manageable time blocks to kickstart productivity.
- Smart Task Suggestions: Context-aware task recommendations based on user behavior and time of day.
- Automatic Task Breakdown: Simplifies complex tasks into actionable steps.
- Progress Tracking: Visual representation of accomplishments and streaks.
- Gamification: Level-up system and streaks to maintain motivation.
- Persistent Progress: Local data storage for seamless tracking across sessions.
- Category Management: Organize tasks into predefined categories like work, personal, and fitness.
Impact:
- Reduces overwhelm by breaking tasks into manageable chunks
- Builds confidence through visible progress
- Creates sustainable productivity habits
- Maintains motivation through gamification
Demo
https://momentum-start-with-5-minutes.vercel.app/
Repo
https://github.com/adhavshruti12/Momentum-Start-with-5-Minutes.git
Copilot Experience
GitHub Copilot was instrumental in developing this project:
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Code Generation:
- Component structure suggestions
- Animation implementations
- State management patterns
- Utility functions
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Problem Solving:
- Task breakdown algorithms
- Storage management
- Time-based suggestions
- Progress calculations
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Best Practices:
- Code organization
- Performance optimizations
- Error handling
- Component composition
GitHub Models
The project leverages GitHub Models for:
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Task Analysis:
- Pattern recognition in task descriptions
- Breaking down complex tasks
- Categorizing user inputs
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Suggestion Engine:
- Context-aware task recommendations
- Time-based task prioritization
- User pattern recognition
Conclusion
Momentum demonstrates how small steps can lead to significant progress. The app's focus on 5-minute intervals, combined with smart suggestions and progress tracking, helps users overcome procrastination and build productive habits.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Shruti Adhav

Shruti Adhav | Sciencx (2025-01-18T15:22:59+00:00) Momentum: Start with 5 Minutes. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/01/18/momentum-start-with-5-minutes/
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