Query Language for Actions

[johneastman]

A written query language for selecting and modifying lists/items. A query language would be dynamic and provide more options, whereas a UI is limiting in terms of what actions the user can performs and what can be implemented in code.

Ideas

• Similar to SQL
• Assembly style language with command followed by arguments. Supports parentheses for grouped expressions.

  from [items | lists] // where to select from
  select [all | none | (gt quantity 2)]; // what to select
  and [complete | incomplete | delete | etc.]

• Have buttons that insert text into the textbox so writing a query is easier on mobile. Available buttons respond to what the user pressed so typing the query is easier.

[johneastman]

Branch: https://github.com/johneastman/todo/tree/query-page

[johneastman]

• Add multiple actions/AND options (similar to current actions page).
• First action should be required, but additional actions are options/can be deleted.