The Countdown Timer is a simple web application that allows users to set a countdown in seconds. It features a clean design and an easy-to-use interface, making it perfect for anyone who needs a timer for various tasks.
- User-friendly Interface: Designed for simplicity, the layout is intuitive and straightforward.
- Customizable Time Input: Users can enter any number of seconds for their countdown.
- Responsive Design: Works well on both desktop and mobile devices.
- Real-time Countdown Display: The countdown updates in real-time, providing immediate feedback.
- Lightweight: Minimal HTML, CSS, and JavaScript ensure fast loading times.
To get started with the Countdown Timer, you can download the latest version from the Releases section. Once downloaded, simply open the index.html file in your web browser.
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- Basic understanding of HTML and JavaScript (optional for users)
- Open the Application: Launch the
index.htmlfile in your web browser. - Enter Time: Input the number of seconds you want to count down from in the provided input field.
- Start Countdown: Click the "Start" button to begin the countdown.
- View Countdown: Watch the countdown timer display the remaining time.
To set a countdown for 30 seconds:
- Enter
30in the input field. - Click the "Start" button.
- The timer will count down from 30 to 0.
The project consists of three main parts:
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HTML: The structure of the webpage.
<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="UTF-8" /> <title>Countdown Timer</title> <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css" /> </head> <body> <h2>Countdown Timer</h2> <input type="number" id="timeInput" placeholder="Enter seconds" /> <button onclick="startCountdown()">Start</button> <div class="countdown" id="countdownDisplay"></div> <script src="script.js"></script> </body> </html>
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CSS: The styles that give the application its look and feel.
body { background: #2c3e50; color: #ecf0f1; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 100vh; margin: 0; } h2 { margin-bottom: 10px; } input { padding: 10px; font-size: 16px; width: 150px; text-align: center; border-radius: 5px; border: none; margin-bottom: 15px; } button { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 16px; background: #e67e22; color: white; border: none; border-radius: 5px; cursor: pointer; } .countdown { font-size: 48px; margin-top: 20px; }
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JavaScript: The functionality that drives the countdown.
function startCountdown() { const input = document.getElementById("timeInput").value; let time = parseInt(input); const display = document.getElementById("countdownDisplay"); const interval = setInterval(() => { if (time <= 0) { clearInterval(interval); display.innerHTML = "Time's up!"; } else { display.innerHTML = time; time--; } }, 1000); }
We welcome contributions to improve the Countdown Timer. To contribute:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch.
- Make your changes.
- Submit a pull request.
Please ensure your code follows the existing style and is well-documented.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
To download the latest version of the Countdown Timer, visit the Releases section. Download the latest release and open the index.html file to start using the timer.
- Thanks to the open-source community for their contributions.
- Special thanks to Font Awesome for the icons used in the project.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback!