Built a Smart Timer web app for practicing

Hey fellow bassists :slightly_smiling_face:
Some schools of thought say that a good way to practice stuff, is by concentrating for a set amount of time, taking a short break, and after a while - taking a long break.
I’ve found this method effective, but constantly fiddling with my phone timer got old fast. So I built this app.
I use it all the time now, by putting two windows side by side on my computer. One showing this app, and the other one shows Moises, for bass-less playback.

I suggest opening the “Configure” section first, choosing the “Quick Test” preset, then hitting “Begin” to see it in action.
When the app suggests taking a break, hit the button again (now labeled “Stop”). Once you got the idea - configure it to your liking and play with the alarms and all the crap.
If you didn’t immediately “get” the design, the colors, or the disclaimer at the bottom - take a glance at the “About” section :slightly_smiling_face:
I’ve also put a donations hat in the config area… If folks appreciate my twisted taste, I could turn this into a proper job. I have a few more ideas brewing - some quite ambitious.
All critique is very welcome! (I also put some email in the About section if anybody is more comfortable beating my ass there :zany_face:)

Maybe I should also add the link to this thing: PractTimer

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Just making sure - I hope you didn’t encounter any dangerous s**t, right?
I think the most dangerous thing in there, is a Doc Brown voice clip shouting at you to take a break, if you activate it (I might have broken an easter egg now, haven’t I…)