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A kanban application is a software tool that helps you manage your work using the kanban method. The kanban method is a framework for implementing agile practices in everyday life as well as in software development and other fields. It helps you visualize your work, limit work in progress, and optimize your workflow.

A kanban application typically consists of a kanban board, which is a visual representation of your work items and their status. Each work item (task) is represented by a card (kanban in Japanese), which can contain information such as title, description, priority, assignee, due date, etc. The cards are organized into columns, which correspond to different stages of your process. The most common process uses three columns: To-do, Doing, Done.

You can move the cards across the columns as they progress from start to finish. This particular implementation of kanban uses the Pomodoro Method:

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. This method encourages a user to break their workday down into these 25-minute intervals with five-minute breaks in between. It also includes processes for organizing the day, handling interruptions, and assessing one’s priorities in light of new information.

The Pomodoro Technique is designed to help you overcome distractions and focus on tasks. Each 25-minute work session is known as a “Pomodoro”, after the Italian word for ‘tomato’, inspired by the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student. After each Pomodoro, you take a short break, which helps to reduce mental fatigue. After completing four Pomodoros, you take a longer break to help maintain your focus throughout the day. This method has been widely adopted for its effectiveness in improving productivity and focus.

Some kanban applications allow you to set work in progress (WIP) limits for each column, which helps you avoid overloading yourself and maintain a smooth flow of work. They can also provide you with various features such as analytics, notifications, collaboration, integration, and customization.