# UI Development Challenge: Event Countdown Timer
## Objective
Develop a dynamic and interactive Event Countdown Timer application. This challenge will test your ability to create responsive, user-friendly interfaces with engaging interactivity using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
## Requirements
### Event Creation and Management
- Allow users to create new event countdowns, specifying the event name, date, and time.
- Provide functionality to edit or delete existing events.
- Store event data client-side (e.g., local storage or state management).
### Countdown Timer Display
- Display an individual countdown timer for each event that updates in real-time.
- Show days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until the event.
### User Interface
- Design a clean, attractive, and intuitive UI using Tailwind CSS.
- Ensure responsiveness for both desktop and mobile devices.
### Interactivity and Animations
- Implement smooth transitions and animations for adding, editing, or deleting events.
- Use engaging elements for the countdown representation.
- Design a captivating animation sequence for when the timer runs out, aimed at delivering a stimulating moment.
### Technology Stack
- Use Next.js as the framework.
- Apply TypeScript for type-safe coding.
- Style with Tailwind CSS for a modern, responsive design.
### Testing
- Write unit and integration tests for your application components using a testing framework like Jest.
- Ensure that key functionalities such as event creation, deletion, and countdown timer accuracy are thoroughly tested.
- Aim for a high code coverage to ensure reliability and maintainability of the application.
## Additional Features (Optional)
- Notifications or alarms as the countdown nears its end.
- Categorization of events and view filters (personal, work, birthdays, etc.).
- Shareable links for event countdowns.
## Submission Guidelines
- Host the code on GitHub with documentation.
- Deploy the application on platforms like Vercel.
- Include a README with setup instructions, feature overview, and testing approach.
## Evaluation Criteria
- **Functionality:** Application's operational effectiveness.
- **Code Quality:** Cleanliness, organization, and commenting of code.
- **Design and UX:** Aesthetic appeal and intuitiveness of the UI.
- **Responsiveness:** Seamless experience across various devices.
- **Testing:** Thoroughness and effectiveness of tests, coverage, and reliability.
- **Creativity:** Innovative features or UI elements.
## Duration
Complete and submit within 2-3 days from the assignment date.