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Akash Soni
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My Journey in Rust & Tauri: Creating a Simple Pomodoro Timer App

Pomodoro Timer App

Welcome to the Pomodoro Timer App! This desktop application is designed for users who want an efficient, distraction-free timer to enhance focus and productivity. Built using Rust and Tauri v2, the app features customizable alerts and a modern user interface to streamline your workflow.

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Features

  1. Customizable Pomodoro Timer: Set work and break intervals according to your productivity style.

  2. Lightweight and Secure: Built with Rust and Tauri, ensuring a lightweight footprint and a secure, efficient backend.

  3. Sound Alerts: Custom sounds play to signal the end of each session, enhancing productivity through auditory cues.

  4. Compatible: Exclusively designed for Linux & Windows-11 environments for optimal performance.

Installation

Linux OS:

  1. Install .deb
# Navigate to the downloaded file's directory
$ cd path/to/downloaded/file
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# Install the package
$ sudo dpkg -i Pomodoro-Timer_<VERSION>.deb
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# Run the Pomodoro Timer directly from the terminal
$ Pomodoro-Timer
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  1. Install .rpm
# Navigate to the downloaded file's directory
$ cd path/to/downloaded/file
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# Install the package using RPM
$ sudo rpm -i Pomodoro-Timer-<VERSION>.rpm
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# Run the app
$ Pomodoro-Timer
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Windows 11:

Download the .exe setup file from the GitHub releases.
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Launch the app from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

Technologies Used

  1. Rust: Core language for developing the application’s backend.
  2. Tauri v2: Framework for building lightweight, cross-platform desktop apps.
  3. React: Frontend built with React for responsive and interactive UI.

Usage

  1. Set Timer: Input your preferred Pomodoro interval (work and break times) and start the timer.
  2. Sound Notification: The app uses Rodio for sound alerts, helping signal your work/break transitions clearly.

Project Details

Find the complete source code on GitHub: Pomodoro Timer App Repository

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