A terminal-based Pomodoro Timer application built in C that utilizes the ncurses library for a simple, interactive, and visually appealing Text User Interface (TUI). This project is part of Bek Brace's [Amir's] September project series.
The Pomodoro Timer is a time management tool based on the Pomodoro Technique, which encourages working in intervals (typically 25 minutes) separated by short breaks. This program allows users to:
- Set custom work and break intervals
- Start a countdown timer for both work and break sessions
- Receive notifications when the time is up, all within the terminal environment
This project is an excellent way to dive deeper into the C programming language, offering practical exposure to:
- Text-based User Interfaces using the
ncurseslibrary - Basic to Intermediate Programming Concepts like loops, conditionals, and time management
- Modular Programming by organizing the code into functions
By working on this project, you'll gain hands-on experience in essential C concepts while also building a functional, real-world application.
- Terminal User Interface (TUI) using
ncurses - Customizable work and break intervals
- Real-time countdown timer
- Menu-driven system with easy navigation
- Visual enhancement with colored elements
- Initializing ncurses, setting up the screen, handling special keys, and using colors
- Using functions like
initscr(),endwin(),cbreak(),noecho(),keypad(), andstart_color()
- Drawing menus, capturing user input, and creating a visually appealing interface with boxes and colors
- Creating a countdown timer, updating the display in real-time, and managing time-based events
- Using
getch()to capture user input and implementing a menu system to navigate different options
- Breaking down the program into smaller functions, making it easier to understand, maintain, and extend
Feel free to customize the content further to match your style. Cheers, Amir!