How to use the command 'moro' (with examples)
The command ‘moro’ is a simple time tracking tool that allows you to keep track of your work hours and add notes for each working day. It provides a convenient way to record your start and end times, as well as add any additional notes or information about your work activities.
Use case 1: Setting the start of the working day
Code:
moro
Motivation:
By invoking the ‘moro’ command without any parameters, you can set the current time as the start of your working day. This is useful when you want to start tracking your work hours from the moment you begin your work.
Explanation:
The command ‘moro’ without any parameters sets the current time as the start of the working day. This is done by recording the current time as the start time in the time log.
Example output:
Start Time set to: 09:00
Use case 2: Setting a custom time for the start of the working day
Code:
moro hi 09:30
Motivation:
In some cases, you may want to set a custom time for the start of your working day instead of using the current time. This can be useful if you want to track your work hours for a specific time period that is different from when you start working.
Explanation:
The command ‘moro hi’ followed by a custom time (in HH:MM format) sets the specified time as the start of the working day. This allows you to define a specific time at which you want to start tracking your work hours.
Example output:
Start Time set to: 09:30
Use case 3: Setting the end of the working day
Code:
moro
Motivation:
By invoking the ‘moro’ command without any parameters a second time, you can set the current time as the end of your working day. This is useful when you want to stop tracking your work hours and record the total time spent on work for the day.
Explanation:
The command ‘moro’ without any parameters sets the current time as the end of the working day. This is done by recording the current time as the end time in the time log.
Example output:
End Time set to: 17:00
Use case 4: Setting a custom time for the end of the working day
Code:
moro bye 17:30
Motivation:
Similar to setting a custom time for the start of the working day, you may also want to set a custom time for the end of your working day. This can be useful if you have a specific time at which you stop working and want to track your work hours accurately.
Explanation:
The command ‘moro bye’ followed by a custom time (in HH:MM format) sets the specified time as the end of the working day. This allows you to define a specific time at which you want to stop tracking your work hours.
Example output:
End Time set to: 17:30
Use case 5: Adding a note on the current working day
Code:
moro note 3 hours on project Foo
Motivation:
Sometimes, you may want to add additional notes to your time logs to provide more information about your work activities. This can be helpful when you want to keep a record of specific tasks or projects you worked on during the day.
Explanation:
The command ‘moro note’ followed by your note adds the specified note to the current working day’s time log. This allows you to document any relevant information related to your work activities.
Example output:
Note added: 3 hours on project Foo
Use case 6: Showing a report of time logs and notes for the current working day
Code:
moro report
Motivation:
You may need to review the time logs and notes for your current working day to track your progress and see a summary of your work activities. This can help you analyze how you spent your work hours and provide insights for future improvements.
Explanation:
The command ‘moro report’ displays a report of time logs and notes for the current working day. It retrieves the start and end times, as well as any added notes, providing a summary of the work done during the day.
Example output:
=== Current Working Day ===
Start Time: 09:30
End Time: 17:30
Notes:
- 3 hours on project Foo
Use case 7: Showing a report of time logs and notes for all working days on record
Code:
moro report --all
Motivation:
In addition to reviewing the time logs and notes for the current working day, you may want to see a report of all working days recorded so far. This can help you analyze your overall work patterns, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Explanation:
The command ‘moro report –all’ displays a comprehensive report of time logs and notes for all working days on record. It retrieves the start and end times, as well as any added notes, for each day, providing an overview of your work history.
Example output:
=== All Working Days ===
Day 1:
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Notes:
- 2 hours on project Bar
Day 2:
Start Time: 09:30
End Time: 17:30
Notes:
- 3 hours on project Foo
Conclusion:
The ‘moro’ command is a versatile time tracking tool that simplifies the process of logging work hours and adding notes. By leveraging its various parameters and options, you can customize the start and end times, track multiple working days, and gain valuable insights into your work activities. Whether you are an individual freelancer or part of a team, ‘moro’ can help you improve productivity and optimize your time management.
