Today, November 1, 2026, I completed another small software development project called November Mini Project, a desktop application I created using C++ and Qt 6 for my Manjaro Linux computer. The purpose of this program is to help me organize and follow the remaining steps involved in publishing another application, J03Curator, to Canonical’s Snap Store. Rather than keeping track of everything through separate notes, terminal commands, and conversations, I wanted a single graphical application that could bring this information together. November Mini Project includes five tabs: a calendar for tracking important dates and milestones, a read-only forum message template with separate comments, a checklist for tracking publication requirements, an additional planning section, and a diagnostics section to help identify problems. It also includes a Consult with Mistral Vibe button designed to generate instructions for my AI-assisted development workflow. The application can preserve project information locally and provides options for exporting tracking data. Unlike J03Curator, this particular project is intended only for my own computer, with no plans to publish it to GitHub or the Snap Store.
Building November Mini Project also provided another opportunity to practice C++ programming and Qt development. During the initial compilation, I encountered several errors caused by incompatible string concatenation expressions in the diagnostics section. After identifying and correcting nine expressions, I rebuilt the application successfully using CMake. The resulting executable was created under my local project directory, and I was able to launch it from the terminal. I also configured the program to open automatically when I log in to my Manjaro desktop, making it easier to return to the J03Curator publication process without searching through previous notes. One of my longer-term goals is to make J03Curator publicly available through the Snap Store and eventually reach an audience of at least 100 people. November Mini Project is a small but practical tool designed to help me stay organized as I work toward that objective. For me, it demonstrates how even a relatively simple application can support a larger software development effort while providing valuable experience with graphical interfaces, debugging, local automation, and project management.
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