Flashcard System Design Notes

Funtionality

Coda Capabilities Analysis

Fully Supported Features
Table structures and relationships
Basic card creation and management
Filtering and sorting
Formula-based calculations
Progress tracking metrics
Dashboard creation with charts
Date-based automations
Color coding systems
Category management
Export to CSV/Excel

Limitations and Workarounds

Animation Limitations
Card flipping animations not possible
Workaround: Use button-triggered card view changes
Alternative: Create two-column layout showing front/back
Interactive Restrictions
No native keyboard shortcuts
Limited touch/swipe interactions
Workaround: Use buttons and clear navigation design
Performance Considerations
Large datasets may slow down complex formulas
Workaround: Create separate views for different study modes
Consider breaking into smaller linked tables

Modified Implementation Approach

Card Display System
Use Coda buttons to toggle card views
Implement conditional formatting for card states
Create clean, mobile-friendly layouts using columns
Spaced Repetition
Build using Coda formulas and automations
Store intervals in dedicated table
Use buttons to mark review completion
Create automated next review date calculations
Study Analytics
Utilize Coda's native charts and graphs
Create summary tables with running calculations
Design progress visualizations using conditional formatting
Implement milestone tracking through formulas
Smart Features
Replace real-time adaptivity with formula-based recommendations
Use weighted scoring for difficulty adjustments
Create study paths through filtered views
Implement manual override options for flexibility

Optimization Strategies

Performance
Minimize complex cross-table formulas
Use views instead of filtered formulas where possible
Create separate sections for active vs. archived cards
Implement batch processing for large operations
User Experience
Design clear navigation structure
Create intuitive button layouts
Implement clear visual feedback for actions
Use consistent layout patterns throughout
Documentation
Include embedded video tutorials
Create quick-start guide page
Add tooltips for complex features
Provide template instructions
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