Pomodoro Timer and Checklist Application

Overview

The Pomodoro Timer and Checklist Application is a desktop productivity tool built using Electron, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It combines a Pomodoro timer for time management with a checklist feature for task organization.

Features

• Pomodoro Timer: Helps users manage their work time using the Pomodoro Technique, with customizable intervals. A light jingle sounds when the timer comes to an end.
• Checklist: Allows users to create, edit, and delete tasks on a checklist.
• Persistent Storage: Checklist items are stored locally using localStorage for data persistence.

Usage

1. Pomodoro Timer

• Set time in minutes for work time, break time and how many loops of the alarm you want.
• Click "Start" to begin the timer.
• Click "Pause/Resume" to pause and resume the timer.
• Use "Reset" to reset the timer.

2. Checklist

• Enter a task in the input field and click "Add Task" to add it to the checklist.
• Click on a task to mark it as completed (or incomplete).
• Click "Edit" to modify a task's text.
• Click "Delete" to remove a task from the checklist.

Design

The application features a slick design which is practical but also aesthetically pleasing.

• User Interface: Simple and intuitive interface for easy task management.
• Modal Windows: Modal dialogs for editing tasks to ensure focus on task management without clutter.
• Animated Background: Livens up the application and brings the design into a more contemporary age.

The design of this application is being updated.

Technologies

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• ElectronJS

Known Issues

• Styling Issues: Some CSS styling adjustments will be needed for better appearance and functionality across different platforms and screen sizes.
• Stopped Clock: If the application window is manually minimised while a timer is on the countdown will freeze until the window is reopened.

Installation

To run the application locally:

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/Terafora/desktop-pomodoro.git

2. Install dependencies with:

npm install

3. Start the application with:

npm start

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for improvement, please open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

Credits

• Sound effects obtained from Uppbeat.io

Contact

If you have any questions, feedback, or job opportunities, feel free to get in touch with Charlotte:

• Email: charlie.stone649@gmail.com
• GitHub: Terafora
• LinkedIn: Charlotte Stone