Automatic Tracking vs Manual Entry: Why It Matters

Traditional project management tools require you to manually log every task, update statuses, and track progress. This creates friction between doing work and tracking work. Wemp eliminates this friction by automatically tracking your progress from Git commits.

The Problem with Manual Entry

Manual task entry creates several problems:

• Context switching: You have to stop coding to update a task tracker • Incomplete data: Tasks get forgotten or logged incorrectly • Time overhead: Administrative work takes time away from actual development • Stale information: Task statuses become outdated quickly

How Automatic Tracking Works

With Wemp, you simply commit code as usual. The system automatically:

• Scans your commit messages for Wemp tags • Creates tasks automatically based on commits • Categorizes work (feature, bugfix, refactor) • Updates dashboards in real-time

The Benefits

Zero Friction

Work is tracked as it happens. No need to remember to update task statuses or log completed work. Your commit history becomes your project history.

Complete Accuracy

Since tracking happens automatically from actual commits, your project data reflects reality. No gaps, no forgotten tasks, no outdated statuses.

Time Savings

Developers spend less time on administrative tasks and more time coding. Project managers get accurate, real-time insights without chasing updates.

Better Insights

With complete, accurate data, you can make better decisions about project timelines, resource allocation, and team velocity.

Real-World Impact

Teams using automatic tracking report:

• 30-40% reduction in time spent on project management tasks • More accurate project timelines and estimates • Better visibility into actual work being done • Improved team morale (less administrative burden)

Making the Switch

Transitioning to automatic tracking is straightforward. Start by connecting your repositories to Wemp, then begin using commit tags in your messages. Your existing workflow doesn't need to change—just add tags to commits you're already making.

Learn more about getting started with Wemp or explore our documentation for detailed guides.