- HTML
- CSS
- JS
Pomodoro app
This Pomodoro app will provide some tricky challenges, including building a circular progress bar. You'll also build a range of customizations, like colors and fonts.
Assets Provided
- Sketch and Figma design files
- Mobile, tablet & desktop layouts
- Professional design system for colors, fonts, etc
- Optimized image assets
- README file to help you get started
- HTML file with pre-written content
Challenge
Brief
Your challenge is to build out this Pomodoro timer app and get it looking as close to the design as possible.
You can use any tools you like to help you complete the challenge. So if you've got something you'd like to practice, feel free to give it a go.
Your users should be able to:
- Set a Pomodoro timer and short & long break timers
- Customize how long each timer runs for
- See a circular progress bar that updates every minute and represents how far through their timer they are
- Customize the appearance of the app with the ability to set preferences for colors and fonts
Download the project and go through the README.md file. This will provide further details about the project and help you get set up.
Want some support on the challenge? Join our Slack community and ask questions in the help channel.
Getting started
Download the starter code
Set up the project with version control (e.g. Git)
Read the
README.mdfile and have a look around the projectGet colors, fonts, etc from the design system in the design file
Set up your project/file architecture however you want
Start coding!
Ideas to test yourself
Train your eye for detail by getting your solution as close to the design as you can
Try estimating the time it will take for you to build the project. Then see if the time taken matches up to your estimate. Project estimations are a skill that is often overlooked, but is important for professional developers
Challenge FAQs
Can I use libraries/frameworks on these projects?
Yes! Our challenges provide professional designs but there are no rules on what tools to use. So feel free to use anything you like to build your projects.
How can I get help if I'm stuck on a challenge?
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Can I use these projects in my portfolio?
Definitely! Please do feel free to use whatever you build in your portfolio. Helping developers add professional-looking projects to their portfolio was one of the reasons we created this platform!
Is there an official solution I can take a look at?
We don't provide "official" solutions for the challenges. This is because there is no single perfect way to complete a challenge. Instead, you're encouraged to review other people's code in the community. You can learn so much by seeing how other people have approached the same challenges and giving them feedback.
Do I get a code review when I post my solution?
Frontend Mentor is a collaborative learning community where everyone can give feedback to each other. If you'd like to receive feedback from the community, please be sure to post a question when you submit your solution. The more specific you can be, the better. Being clear with your questions means you're much more likely to receive valuable feedback from others.
How do I submit my solution?
We'd recommend reading our complete guide to submitting solutions . If you get stuck and need help, please feel free to ask questions in our Slack community, and we'll help you submit your project.
Can I use these challenges within my own free or commercial content/tutorials/projects?
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