Pomodoro Timer Application

A desktop Pomodoro Timer application built with JavaFX, designed to help users manage their time effectively using the Pomodoro Technique.

Features

• Pomodoro Timer: Set dedicated time for focused work sessions (default 25 minutes).
• Short and Long Breaks: Configurable short (default 5 minutes) and long (default 20 minutes) break intervals.
• Session Switching: Automatically switches between Pomodoro, short break, and long break sessions. A long break is automatically triggered after every 4 Pomodoro cycles.
• Timer Controls: Start, Pause, and Reset functionality for the timer.
• Progress Indicator: A visual ring to show the progress of the current session.
• Task List: Add and manage tasks directly within the application. Checkboxes allow users to mark tasks as complete.
• Customizable Settings: Adjust the duration of Pomodoro, short break, and long break sessions via a dedicated settings dialog.
• Intuitive UI: A clean and user-friendly interface designed with JavaFX and styled using CSS.

Technologies Used

• Java 17+: The core programming language.
• JavaFX: For building the graphical user interface.
• FXML: Declarative UI definition for JavaFX.
• CSS: For styling the application's appearance (including a base light theme and a dark theme).
• Maven: Project management and build automation tool.

Getting Started

To run this application, you will need Java 17 (or newer) and Maven installed.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/thesohannur/PromodoroApp.git](https://github.com/thesohannur/PromodoroApp.git)
   cd PromodoroApp

2. Build and run using Maven:

   mvn clean javafx:run

This will compile the project and launch the Pomodoro Timer application.

Usage

• Start/Pause/Reset: Use the respective buttons to control the timer.
• Switch Sessions: Click on "Pomodoro", "Short Break", or "Long Break" toggle buttons to manually switch between session types. The application also automatically switches after a session ends.
• Add Tasks: Type your task into the input field and click "Add" to add it to your task list.
• Settings: Click the "Settings" button to open a dialog where you can customize the duration of each session type.
• Theme Toggle (Future Feature): A button to switch between light and dark themes will be implemented for improved user experience.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository, make improvements, and submit pull requests.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.