A simple and efficient GUI Desktop Timer and Alarm application.
DeskTimer is a GUI Desktop Timer application that allows you to set timers or alarms that can run in the background. Timers let you specify a duration of time to wait until the timer rings, while alarms notify you at a specific time. Upon setting the timer, a tray icon will be displayed in the corner of your screen with a with tooltip showing the remaining time until the timer rings. You can optionally attach a message to the notification if desired for reminders.
I couldn't find any built-in Windows timer app that offered this specific functionality, so I decided to develop DeskTimer. I use it regularly to set reminders and alarms for various tasks, and I hope others will find it just as simple and useful!
- Working with Java Swing for GUI development
- Understanding event-driven programming and event handling
- Integrating with native OS APIs, such as the system tray and notifications
- Creating user interfaces with MigLayout and Swing components
- Utilizing and manipulating date-time formats
- Java
- Swing
- AWT
- MigLayout
- Set countdown timers
- Set specific time alarms
- Allows for multiple DeskTimer instances at once.
- System tray icon with remaining time tooltip
- Notification alerts when the timer or alarm goes off
To set up the project locally, follow these steps:
1. Clone the repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/dominicmancini/DeskTimer.git
```
2. Navigate to the project directory
```bash
cd DeskTimer
```
3. Compile the Java program
```bash
javac App.java
```When launching the program, a tabbed pane will allow you to set timers or alarms. The Spinners allow you to use either arrows or directly enter the field to set the time. To set a timer, navigate to the "Timer" tab and enter a duration in minutes. To set an alarm, navigate to the "Alarm" tab and enter a time in the format "hh:mm AM/PM".