Build a self-review automation app

Here’s a functional blueprint for building a Self-Review Automation App, which allows users (e.g., employees or freelancers) to regularly evaluate their performance based on customizable criteria. The app includes features such as review prompts, scoring, feedback history, and progress tracking.

Core Features

1. User Authentication

   • Sign up / login (OAuth optional)

   • Role-based access if extended to manager reviews

2. Dashboard

   • Overview of review status

   • Progress trends

   • Next review due date

3. Customizable Review Templates

   • Define categories (e.g., Communication, Productivity, Teamwork)

   • Add questions (Likert scale, text input)

   • Templates reusable for periodic reviews

4. Automated Review Scheduling

   • Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly

   • Email or in-app reminders

5. Self-Assessment Form

   • Dynamic form generation from templates

   • Autosave in-progress forms

   • Score breakdown and feedback entry

6. Scoring & Analytics

   • Radar charts and trend graphs

   • Compare periods (e.g., Q1 vs. Q2)

   • Exportable reports (CSV/PDF optional)

7. Review History & Notes

   • List past reviews

   • Personal notes and action items

   • Tags for filtering reviews

8. Feedback & Suggestions

   • AI-generated suggestions based on answers (optional)

   • Tips for improvement per category

Tech Stack Recommendation

Frontend:

• React (with TypeScript)

• Tailwind CSS or Material UI

• Chart.js or Recharts for analytics

Backend:

• Node.js + Express or Django (if using Python)

• MongoDB or PostgreSQL (structured reviews vs flexible forms)

• JWT for authentication

Optional:

• Cron jobs for scheduling

• Nodemailer or 3rd-party (like SendGrid) for reminders

Database Schema (Simplified)

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Users
- id
- name
- email
- password_hash
- role

Templates
- id
- user_id (creator)
- title
- categories [array of category objects]

Reviews
- id
- user_id
- template_id
- date
- responses [array of question/answer objects]
- scores [category: score]
- notes

Reminders
- id
- user_id
- frequency
- next_due_date

Example Self-Review Categories & Questions

Productivity

• Rate your ability to meet deadlines.

• Describe a task you completed efficiently this period.

Communication

• How effectively did you communicate with your team?

• Provide an example of clear communication.

Problem-Solving

• What challenges did you face and how did you resolve them?

Professional Growth

• What new skills did you learn?

• How have you applied feedback from previous reviews?

Bonus Features (Advanced)

• Natural Language Processing (NLP) to summarize open-text feedback

• Manager Feedback Integration (360 reviews)

• Gamification (points for completed reviews, badges)

• Slack/Teams Integration for review reminders

Would you like the app code scaffold (frontend/backend) or a design UI mockup next?