Simple Stopwatch/Timer

Welcome to the Simple Stopwatch/Timer page.

This page contains a brief description and implementation instructions for the project.

Project Description

A console stopwatch or countdown timer. The user can start a timer that counts up or down in seconds, optionally printing elapsed time.

Project Requirements

Python 3.x (time module).

How to Run the Project

1. Write a script (e.g. timer.py) that uses time.sleep(1) in a loop while updating and printing time elapsed or remaining.
2. Run it: python timer.py. It may ask for a countdown duration; then it prints remaining time each second until zero.

Key Concepts Learned

• Time Functions: Using time.sleep() and calculating elapsed time.
• Loop Control: Breaking out when done.
• User Input: Taking a number of seconds/minutes.

Possible Extensions

• Add lap functionality for stopwatch.
• Play a sound or alert when time is up.
• Create a GUI timer.

Troubleshooting & Debugging

See Troubleshooting & Debugging.