How I used the Pomodoro technique to build a Pomodoro timer
Back in 2016, I was taking a refresher course in programming. There was a lot material to go through, and there was plenty of homework I needed to do daily, while also managing another career in parallel. That’s when I first discovered the Pomodoro technique —25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break.
Breaking my study sessions into bite‑sized sprints made the material less overwhelming and easier to digest, kept me engaged, and gave me a little dopamine hit every time I ticked off a “Pomodoro.”
Fast‑forward to today
After launching Kyupid, a productivity app for couples, many of our users were asking for a simple, focused timer to help them stay on task without distractions — whether on solo projects, study sessions, or creative work.
So I thought: Why not bring the same technique that I had used successfully in the past, into a modern, lightweight app that anyone can use?
That’s how Pommmo was born — a Pomodoro timer designed to make focus effortless, track your growth, and keep productivity simple (and a little fun).
Building Pommmo… with Pommmo
I went full meta.
One of my Apple Notes screenshots while building Pommmo shows my task breakdown: every feature, every bug fix, every design tweak — all listed out. Then I tackled them in Pomodoros.
Design the splash screen? One Pomodoro.
Build the home screen? Two Pomodoros.
Code the timer logic? Three Pomodoros.
Write the App Store copy? Two Pomodoros.
And yes — I even used Pommmo while building Pommmo! There’s something satisfying about watching your own app tick away while you’re coding its next feature.
Why it works
The Pomodoro Technique turns big, intimidating projects into a series of small, satisfying bursts of focus. You don’t have to “finish the whole thing” — you just have to start the next 25 minutes.
By the time I shipped the first version of Pommmo, I’d proven to myself (again) that this method works. And now, it’s out there for anyone who wants to focus, grow, and actually enjoy the process.
👉 Try a Pomodoro today with Pommmo—you’ll be amazed how much fun focus can be!
My very best,
Rama,
Co-founder of Kyupid and Pommmo
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