Use case guide
How to use SideQuick for studying
Exams and courses eat you alive when everything lives in one giant blob called "the module." I like to carve the blob into stages first, then bite-sized quests, then show up with a timer so "study" is not a vibe, it is a block on the clock. SideQuick is completely free, you do not need an account, and your notes and progress stay on your machine (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
Steps that map to the real app
1Create a project that matches the subject, not the mood
Name it after the course or exam window so you always know what you opened. Pick a category that fits (Learning works great) so any AI prompts later feel on-topic. This is all local data, so you can be messy and honest in descriptions.
2Break the syllabus into stages, then quests you can finish today
Add stages for big chunks like foundations, problem sets, review, and mock exams. Under each stage, write quests that end in a clear outcome: "finish chapter 3 notes," "do ten mixed problems," "explain topic X out loud." If you get stuck outlining, AI quest generation can propose a tree, then you edit it until it matches how you actually study.
3Run Pomodoro sessions while a quest is active
Pick the quest you are working on, start a work session, and use Pomodoro lengths that match your attention (short bursts for memorisation, longer blocks for deep reading). The app keeps time for you so closing a tab does not mean losing the thread.
4Lean on streaks without turning life into a guilt trip
Check in on days you touch the deck, even for a small quest. If you miss a day, the streak resets in a way that still counts today when you return, so the goal is consistency, not perfection. Pair that with XP from finished quests so progress feels visible.
5Re-open the app without doing archaeology
Glance at your active quest and any re-entry summary so you know what "next" means after a break. That matters during term time when you are juggling three subjects and a part-time job.