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Overview

This page provides practical examples of how to use Slack time tracking commands in real-world scenarios. Each example includes the command, context, and expected outcome.

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Simple Time Tracking

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Basic Timer Operations

/timetracker start description:"Working on documentation"

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Manual Time Logging

/timetracker log 1.5

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Project-Based Tracking

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Client Work Examples

/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp Website" description:"Homepage redesign"

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Internal Work Examples

/timetracker start project:"Internal Tools" description:"API development"

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Meeting and Collaboration

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Meeting Time Tracking

/timetracker start description:"Daily standup meeting"

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Collaboration Examples

/timetracker start project:"Internal Tools" task:"Code Review" description:"Reviewing pull requests"

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Development Workflows

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Feature Development

/timetracker start project:"E-commerce Platform" task:"User Authentication" description:"Implementing OAuth"

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Bug Fixes

/timetracker start project:"Client Website" task:"Bug Fixes" description:"Fixing responsive layout issues"

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Advanced Usage Scenarios

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Complex Project Tracking

/timetracker start project:"Marketing Campaign" task:"Social Media" description:"Instagram campaign planning" tags:"urgent,social,planning"

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Multi-Project Day

/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp" description:"Morning client work"

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Real-World Workflows

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Daily Routine Example

Morning Setup: 
/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp Website" description:"Daily client work"
Lunch Break: 
/timetracker stop
Afternoon Work: 
/timetracker start project:"Internal Tools" description:"Internal development"
End of Day: 
/timetracker stop
/timetracker status

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Weekly Planning Example

Monday - Project Planning: 
/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp Website" task:"Planning" description:"Sprint planning and requirements"
Tuesday - Development: 
/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp Website" task:"Development" description:"Feature implementation"
Wednesday - Testing: 
/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp Website" task:"Testing" description:"QA and bug fixes"
Thursday - Client Communication: 
/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp Website" task:"Communication" description:"Client updates and feedback"
Friday - Documentation: 
/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp Website" task:"Documentation" description:"Project documentation and handoff"

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Emergency Response Example

Urgent Bug Report: 
/timetracker start project:"Production System" task:"Emergency Fix" description:"Critical bug in payment system" tags:"urgent,production,bugfix"
After Fix: 
/timetracker stop
/timetracker log 0.5 project:"Production System" task:"Emergency Fix" description:"Hotfix deployment and verification" tags:"urgent,deployment"

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Best Practice Examples

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Descriptive Commands

/timetracker start project:"Client Website" description:"Implementing user dashboard with real-time data"

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Proper Project Organization

/timetracker start project:"ACME Corp Website" task:"User Dashboard" description:"Adding data visualization components"

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Effective Tag Usage

/timetracker log 3.0 project:"Development" description:"API optimization" tags:"performance,backend,optimization"

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Common Patterns

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Quick Time Logging

For retrospective time logging at the end of the day: 
# Morning work
/timetracker log 2.0 project:"Client A" description:"Morning development work"

# Meeting
/timetracker log 1.0 project:"Client A" description:"Requirements meeting" tags:"meeting"

# Afternoon work
/timetracker log 3.5 project:"Client A" description:"Afternoon development and testing"

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Project Switching

When switching between projects during the day: 
# Stop current timer
/timetracker stop

# Start new project
/timetracker start project:"Client B" description:"Switching to new project work"

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Status Checking

Regular status checks to stay aware of time: 
# Check current status
/timetracker status

# See recent entries and current timer

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What’s Next?

Commands Reference

Complete reference for all available commands and parameters.

Interactive Features

Learn about buttons, modals, and other interactive elements.

Best Practices

Tips for effective time tracking and troubleshooting common issues.