Introduction
Staying focused while studying or coding can be tough. That’s where the Pomodoro Technique comes in: work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. Repeat this cycle, and you’ll stay sharp and productive.
In this tutorial, we’ll build a Pomodoro Timer in Python. It’s a great beginner project to practice loops, time management, and user interaction.
Step 1: The Complete Code
import time
def countdown(minutes):
seconds = minutes * 60
while seconds:
mins, secs = divmod(seconds, 60)
timer = f"{mins:02d}:{secs:02d}"
print(timer, end="\r") # overwrite the same line
time.sleep(1)
seconds -= 1
def pomodoro():
print("=== Pomodoro Timer Started! ===")
for i in range(1, 5): # 4 Pomodoro sessions
print(f"\n Pomodoro {i}: Work for 25 minutes")
countdown(25)
print("\n⏰ Time’s up! Take a 5-minute break.")
countdown(5)
print("\n Great job! You’ve completed 4 Pomodoro sessions!")
pomodoro()
Step 2: How It Works
countdown() function → takes minutes, converts to seconds, and prints a ticking timer.
pomodoro() function → runs 4 work sessions (25 minutes each), with 5-minute breaks in between.
After 4 sessions, the program congratulates you!
Step 3: Try It Yourself
Copy the code into your editor or run it online with Replit
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Modify the times if you want shorter or longer sessions.
Experiment: add sound effects, a GUI, or notifications.
Possible Improvements
Add a longer break (15 minutes) after 4 sessions.
Build a Tkinter GUI version with buttons and progress bars.
Use a database or file to track how many Pomodoros you completed each day.
Conclusion
With just a few lines of Python, you’ve created your own Pomodoro Timer. It’s not only a fun project, but also a real tool to help you stay focused while coding or studying.
Try building on it, share it with friends, and maybe even integrate it with your To-Do List App for the ultimate productivity boost!
