Pet peave: don’t have a massive button for dark mode, just listen for the OS setting.
Yeah, I've got a bit of feedback about it, will remove.
Thanks!
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Re: Show HN: MyTimers.app offline-first PWA with no build step and zero dependencies
#22Much-needed app, thanks for the same. For some time, I have been thinking about a similar app for the simple requirement of sounding every 25 to 30 minutes while working on a computer just to give rest to the eyes, but I was unable to find a suitable one. The "offline-first PWA with zero dependencies; no build step, no cookies, no links, no analytics, nothing other than timers" gives it a really usable coat for both…
Hahaha, thank you for "quoting the full name".
It's mostly a "toy app / learning experience" at this point, but I'm glad it may provide even the tiniest bit of value to others.
Sadly on mobile seems to be fairly useless due the OS killing the worker, but I'll try to wrap it in a native app.
Re: Show HN: MyTimers.app offline-first PWA with no build step and zero dependencies
#23Thank you! I have been dreaming of building a similar app, with the addition that I wanted to track my heart rate at the same time. I would use it for HIIT gym sessions where the segments are asymmetrical (60 seconds vs 30) I think you need a favicon for when installed on the homescreen. This tool provides all the necessary html: https://realfavicongenerator.net/
I have added the icons in the `manifest.json` file but as you said the are still not showing up, will fix this up later today.
Thank you.
Re: Show HN: MyTimers.app offline-first PWA with no build step and zero dependencies
#24Kudos for sharing the app, but that is some convoluted and overwhelming UI.
I wholeheartedly agree, it's been the most difficult part to do for me.
Re: Show HN: MyTimers.app offline-first PWA with no build step and zero dependencies
#25If you really want to learn: Watch some people (your mom, neighbor or friends) use the app. Literally tell them "Hey look here's a new tool, can you set a couple of timers for me." and sit beside them and watch them use it. Don't tell them anything, just watch. You will learn SO MUCH!
This sounds cool, I'll add the small fixes other users recommended me and then ask relatives to use it.
Re: Show HN: MyTimers.app offline-first PWA with no build step and zero dependencies
#26I wonder when "ScheduledTask API" will be ready to be used in PWAs and allow building alarm and todo webapps that run in background and display notification for alarm?
Re: Show HN: MyTimers.app offline-first PWA with no build step and zero dependencies
#27I wonder when "ScheduledTask API" will be ready to be used in PWAs and allow building alarm and todo webapps that run in background and display notification for alarm?
Same! Learning that this PWA is "barely useful" on mobile because the lack of background API support sucks :(
Re: Show HN: MyTimers.app offline-first PWA with no build step and zero dependencies
#28Congratulations on shipping. I had a similar idea a while ago after noticing a company at beach using multiple stop-watches to keep track of people renting kayaks and jetskis.
This is a really good use case. Maybe there _is_ some "market"* for an app like this.
*: Market as in people who may find it useful, not market as in "I would monetize it", screw that.
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#30Hi, Congratulations on mytimers.app. The graphics are too basic, but they need some work. Is it possible to create a timer other than 1 minute? I don't understand how. Otherwise, keep it the same. Thanks
This confused me as well. You are supposed to enter the number of seconds way below. btw I would also like to be able to enter a time between segments. For example 3 minute segments with 1 minute of rest between them.
The confusion arises because it displays the timer in minutes but sets it in seconds. Thanks