About project
Welcome to Backlog.ing – Seamless and Secure Information Sharing Platform For You!
Backlog.ing is my pet project, born out of the need to effortlessly share information while working on my office computer. Unable to log in to my personal accounts in the office, I created Backlog.ing as a solution to bridge the gap between work and personal life.
This innovative platform simplifies information sharing across devices. Just paste or write your text, grab the generated code on your office computer, and seamlessly access the content on your tablet, phone, or laptop. Backlog.ing prioritizes your security, offering a confidential and anonymous experience, making it an ideal solution for work environments where personal information is a concern.
Backlog.ing lets you share links and articles without compromising your privacy. Enhance your productivity by seamlessly transitioning from one device to another.
Join Backlog.ing and simplify your cross-device data transfer. No logins, no worries – just a smooth and secure way to bridge the gap between work and personal life.
Pros and Cons
- Secure Information Sharing: Backlog.ing ensures secure information sharing with a frictionless process for text, links, and articles across devices.
- Device Compatibility: Whether on a tablet, phone, laptop, or computer, Backlog.ing guarantees device compatibility, ensuring your content is easily accessible across various devices.
- Privacy-Focused: Designed for work environments, Backlog.ing facilitates privacy-focused information sharing, allowing users to share without personal logins, prioritizing user privacy and security.
- Code-Based Access: The platform's unique code-based access system simplifies content retrieval on multiple devices, eliminating the need for complex login procedures.
- Work-Home Transition: Backlog.ing facilitates a smooth work-home transition, enabling you to seamlessly continue reading or referencing materials at home from your work computer, all without compromising personal information.
- Temporary Storage: The information on Backlog.ing is currently stored for a limited time, with a 10-minute retention period. Users need to be mindful of this time constraint when relying on the platform for storing and accessing data.
- Limited Media Sharing: Currently, Backlog.ing does not support the sharing of pictures. It may be a drawback for users looking to exchange visual information, making it less suitable for scenarios where images play a crucial role in communication. Despite this limitation, Backlog.ing continues to excel in providing a seamless text-based information-sharing experience. Keep an eye out for future updates that may enhance the platform’s multimedia capabilities.
Use cases
- Privacy-Conscious Information Sharing: For professionals working on shared computers, Backlog.ing offers a private and secure platform to share information without compromising personal details. An excellent solution for maintaining confidentiality in a shared workspace.
- Cross-Device Task Management: Easily transfer to-do lists, notes, or tasks from your desktop to your mobile device using Backlog.ing's code-based access. Keep your tasks in sync and accessible, enhancing your productivity across different devices.
- Apple Clipboard Copy-Paste Issues: Resolve Apple clipboard copy-paste glitches effortlessly with Backlog.ing. Keep your workflow smooth, even when facing synchronization challenges on your Apple devices.
- Cross-Platform Data Exchange: Seamlessly transfer information between your Windows/Linux laptop and Android/iOS phone using Backlog.ing. Enjoy a streamlined cross-platform experience, optimizing data sharing across diverse operating systems.
- Mac and Android Integration: Bridge the gap between your Mac and Android devices with Backlog.ing. Share important data effortlessly and maintain a cohesive user experience across different platforms.
- iPhone and Windows Machine Connection: Exchange information effortlessly between your iPhone and Windows machine using Backlog.ing. Overcome the compatibility barrier and enjoy a smooth data-sharing experience.
- Bluetooth Limitations on iPhone: When your colleague uses an iPhone and Bluetooth falls short, Backlog.ing becomes the solution. Share texts, links, and contacts securely from iPhone to Android without the limitations of Bluetooth.
- Secure Sharing without Social Login: Avoid logging into your social network or messenger on a device by using Backlog.ing. Share information securely without the need for additional logins, prioritizing privacy.
- Efficient Alternative to Email: When sending yourself an email feels sluggish, turn to Backlog.ing for a quicker alternative. Share links, articles, or notes with a simple copy-paste process, eliminating the need for lengthy email procedures.
Technology
Backlog.ing uses a streamlined tech stack for optimal performance. FastAPI and Python drive the backend, ensuring speed and efficiency. MongoDB handles our data storage needs, offering flexibility and scalability. On the frontend, we rely on Next.js for dynamic interfaces, with Tailwind CSS adding a touch of style. This cohesive blend of FastAPI, Python, MongoDB, Next.js, and Tailwind enables Backlog.ing to deliver a secure, fast, and user-friendly platform for your information-sharing requirements.
Security
Backlog.ing prioritizes your data security. We store information in encrypted form for a short 10-minute window, after which it is automatically and permanently destroyed. This ensures a brief yet protected storage period, reinforcing our commitment to keeping your data secure during its transit through our platform.
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