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+# Timer Element Work Report
+
+## #Overview
+This note documents the timer work completed by **Chris Sanden** in the Study-Sprint project.
+
+The git history shows a dedicated timer commit:
+- Commit: `d50301cb04837b196110cea43ff15c0493c5fac2`
+- Short hash: `d50301c`
+- Author: `Chris Sanden <c.sanden@outlook.com>`
+- Date: `2026-04-21`
+- Message: `First draft of timer element`
+- File added: `app/(tabs)/timer.tsx`
+- Branch references at inspection time: `timer`, `origin/timer`
+
+---
+
+## #ImplementedFeatures
+
+### #TimerTab
+Created the first draft of a standalone timer screen:
+- Added `app/(tabs)/timer.tsx`
+- Implemented the timer as its own tab while the final task-start flow is still planned
+- Used React Native and Expo tab routing conventions already present in the project
+
+---
+
+### #DurationSelector
+Implemented a horizontal animated selector for timer durations:
+- Uses `Animated.FlatList`
+- Supports snap scrolling with `snapToInterval`
+- Shows selectable durations from `1` to `60`
+- Uses scaled and faded text animation so the centered duration is emphasized
+- Updates the selected duration when scrolling ends
+
+---
+
+### #TimerAnimation
+Implemented the first timer start animation:
+- Added a circular start button
+- Button fades and moves down after the timer starts
+- Timer overlay animates into view
+- Timer overlay then animates out based on the selected duration
+- Uses `Animated.sequence` and `useNativeDriver`
+
+---
+
+## #UserInterface
+
+The timer screen includes:
+- Full-screen dark background
+- Red timer overlay
+- Large centered duration numbers
+- Circular red start button near the bottom of the screen
+- Hidden status bar for a focused timer view
+
+The visual direction is a simple first draft intended to make the timer interaction testable before deeper integration with tasks.
+
+---
+
+## #PlannedIntegration
+
+The in-code note describes the intended next step:
+- Keep the timer as a separate tab initially
+- Later open the timer when a user starts a task
+- Replace the current duration-number area with task information such as:
+  - Task name
+  - Task description
+- Potentially add an animated character or visual element if time allows
+
+---
+
+## #GitEvidence
+
+The work attributed to Chris is supported by this git log entry:
+
+```text
+d50301c  Chris Sanden  2026-04-21  First draft of timer element
+```
+
+The commit added one new file:
+
+```text
+A  app/(tabs)/timer.tsx
+```
+
+The file was later also touched in commit `cb6368a` by `Teodor` on `2026-04-22` as part of broader UI and routing fixes. The original timer implementation documented here is the `d50301c` commit authored by Chris.
+
+---
+
+## #Conclusion
+
+Chris implemented the first functional timer draft for the application. The work established a standalone timer tab, duration selection, animated start behavior, and a clear path for later connecting the timer to task-start workflows.