Python Countdown Timer

python_countdown_timer is a simple yet effective countdown timer program written in Python. This tool allows end-users to set a countdown timer for a specified number of minutes and displays the remaining time clearly and concisely. Once the countdown reaches zero, a "Timer Complete" message is displayed.

Functionalities

• Easy to Use: Enter the countdown time, and the timer does the rest.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works on Windows and Linux-based systems with automatic screen clearing.
• Real-Time Display: The countdown is in MM:SS format.
• Minimal Dependencies: Only requires the built-in os and time modules.

Installation

Redhat-based Distros

To install Python 3 on Redhat-based distributions, use the following command:

sudo dnf install python3

OpenSUSE-based Distros

To install Python 3 on OpenSUSE-based distributions, use the following command:

sudo zypper install python3

Debian-based Distros

To install Python 3 on Debian-based distributions, use the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3 -y

Usage

To use this countdown timer, clone the repository and run the script using Python 3:

clone the GitHub repository

git clone https://github.com/LinuxSystemsEngineer/python_countdown_timer.git

change directories to your newly cloned GitHub repository

cd python_countdown_timer

run the python program

python3 countdown_timer.py

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the desired number of minutes for the countdown.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork this repository, make improvements, and submit a pull request.

Screenshot

Here is a screenshot of the Python countdown timer running: