Building Be Focus Android App

Business Scenario

This project is a simple Android productivity app called “Be Focus.” It helps users manage their focus sessions by allowing them to set a task name and a timer, then receive notifications and visual feedback when the session is complete. The app is suitable for students, professionals, or anyone looking to improve their time management and focus.

Techniques

Platform: Android (minSdk 24, targetSdk 34)
Language: Kotlin
UI: Android Views (ConstraintLayout, Spinner, EditText, etc.)
Build System: Gradle (Kotlin DSL)
Components:
- UI Components (Views):EditText for Task Name, Button for submission, Spinner dropdown for time selection.
- Fragment:NotificationFragment: Custom dialog fragment to show notifications (e.g., when the task name is empty).
- Intent: start TimerActivity and pass task details.

Workflow

Step 1: Main Screen

User enters a task name with input validation (cannot be empty).
User selects minutes and seconds for the focus session using spinners.
User taps “START” to begin.

Step 2: Timer Screen

Displays the task name and a countdown timer with a progress bar.
User can pause/resume or stop the timer.
When the timer finishes, a notification and dialog appear to congratulate the user.

Step 3: Edit Task