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:

d50301c  Chris Sanden  2026-04-21  First draft of timer element

The commit added one new file:

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.

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