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The Pomodoro Technique for Sustainable PaceHow to feel time as an ally
Federico Gobbo Matteo [email protected]; [email protected]
Universita dell’Insubria, Varese; Sourcesense, Milano
(cc) Some rights reserved.
XP2008 Limerick, 2008 June 13th
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Wannabe eXtreme?
http://www.ipernity.com/home/sendakseuss
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How to start an XP team from scratch?
http://www.xpday.net/Xpday2007/session/XpLoops.html
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Let’s start from XP team building...
team needs: velocity (story points / iteration)
each people needs: individual satisfaction, e.g. “coding is fun”
briefly:
a way to help teams find their ‘natural’ rhythm
The Pomodoro Technique (PT) is our proposalfor Sustainable Pace
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
Let’s start from XP team building...
team needs: velocity (story points / iteration)
each people needs: individual satisfaction, e.g. “coding is fun”
briefly:
a way to help teams find their ‘natural’ rhythm
The Pomodoro Technique (PT) is our proposalfor Sustainable Pace
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
Let’s start from XP team building...
team needs: velocity (story points / iteration)
each people needs: individual satisfaction, e.g. “coding is fun”
briefly:
a way to help teams find their ‘natural’ rhythm
The Pomodoro Technique (PT) is our proposalfor Sustainable Pace
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
Let’s start from XP team building...
team needs: velocity (story points / iteration)
each people needs: individual satisfaction, e.g. “coding is fun”
briefly:
a way to help teams find their ‘natural’ rhythm
The Pomodoro Technique (PT) is our proposalfor Sustainable Pace
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...from the PT, stand-up meetings, retrospectives
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The Classic Pomodoro...
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...is a kitchen timer...
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...of whatever shape!
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The Pomodoro is the unit of work
Pomodoro = 25 minutes + 5 minutes break
after 4 successful Pomodori:
a 15 minutes pause
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The Main Goal of the Pomodoro Technique (PT)
perceive time as a valueI’m doing my best at a right rhythm
instead of:
perceive time as an enemyI’m not moving as fast as I can; I’m late
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
The Main Goal of the Pomodoro Technique (PT)
perceive time as a valueI’m doing my best at a right rhythm
instead of:
perceive time as an enemyI’m not moving as fast as I can; I’m late
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
The Main Goal of the Pomodoro Technique (PT)
perceive time as a valueI’m doing my best at a right rhythm
instead of:
perceive time as an enemyI’m not moving as fast as I can; I’m late
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When to apply the PT? In what kind of work?
professional
children homework
cleaning house
...
any work
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When to apply the PT? In what kind of work?
professional
children homework
cleaning house
...
any work
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When to apply the PT? In what kind of work?
professional
children homework
cleaning house
...
any work
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When to apply the PT? In what kind of work?
professional
children homework
cleaning house
...
any work
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When to apply the PT? In what kind of work?
professional
children homework
cleaning house
...
any work
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Let’s see how to apply in XP teams
Our case-studies:
Milan XP user group (highly business-oriented)
Varese XP user group (linked with the local University)
Sourcesence (software house in Milan)
Sinapsi (software house in Milan)
Databtech (software house in Milan)
Quinary (software house in Milan)
7Pixel (software house in Milan)
Link I.T. (software house in Varese)
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Perceived effects (in our experience)
When the PT is applied:
working time is not (so) wasted while Pomodoro starts;
overwork is drastically reduced;
the distinction between free time and work time is clear.
In other words:
Free Time is Free Time, i.e. Free from Pomodoro Time Boxing.
But how it works? The rules are very simple.
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Perceived effects (in our experience)
When the PT is applied:
working time is not (so) wasted while Pomodoro starts;
overwork is drastically reduced;
the distinction between free time and work time is clear.
In other words:
Free Time is Free Time, i.e. Free from Pomodoro Time Boxing.
But how it works? The rules are very simple.
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
Perceived effects (in our experience)
When the PT is applied:
working time is not (so) wasted while Pomodoro starts;
overwork is drastically reduced;
the distinction between free time and work time is clear.
In other words:
Free Time is Free Time, i.e. Free from Pomodoro Time Boxing.
But how it works? The rules are very simple.
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
Perceived effects (in our experience)
When the PT is applied:
working time is not (so) wasted while Pomodoro starts;
overwork is drastically reduced;
the distinction between free time and work time is clear.
In other words:
Free Time is Free Time, i.e. Free from Pomodoro Time Boxing.
But how it works? The rules are very simple.
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
Perceived effects (in our experience)
When the PT is applied:
working time is not (so) wasted while Pomodoro starts;
overwork is drastically reduced;
the distinction between free time and work time is clear.
In other words:
Free Time is Free Time, i.e. Free from Pomodoro Time Boxing.
But how it works? The rules are very simple.
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
Perceived effects (in our experience)
When the PT is applied:
working time is not (so) wasted while Pomodoro starts;
overwork is drastically reduced;
the distinction between free time and work time is clear.
In other words:
Free Time is Free Time, i.e. Free from Pomodoro Time Boxing.
But how it works? The rules are very simple.
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
Perceived effects (in our experience)
When the PT is applied:
working time is not (so) wasted while Pomodoro starts;
overwork is drastically reduced;
the distinction between free time and work time is clear.
In other words:
Free Time is Free Time, i.e. Free from Pomodoro Time Boxing.
But how it works? The rules are very simple.
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The Zero Pomodoro Rule
If the Pomodoro is interrupted...
...that Pomodoro counts for nothing.
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The Zero Pomodoro Rule
If the Pomodoro is interrupted...
...that Pomodoro counts for nothing.
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Half pomodori?
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The Fundamental Rule: A Pomodoro Is Indivisible
There are never half Pomodori:
the Pomodoro is the atomic unit of work!
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The 4 Pomodori Rule
After 4 successful Pomodori take a longer pause
(usually 15 min., in any case never more than 1 Pomodorolong)
...and thank yourself after 4 following successful Pomodori.
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The 4 Pomodori Rule
After 4 successful Pomodori take a longer pause
(usually 15 min., in any case never more than 1 Pomodorolong)
...and thank yourself after 4 following successful Pomodori.
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The 4 Pomodori Rule
After 4 successful Pomodori take a longer pause
(usually 15 min., in any case never more than 1 Pomodorolong)
...and thank yourself after 4 following successful Pomodori.
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A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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What is a Pomodoro? Pomodori for time boxing Case-studies Conclusions
A typical day in a XP team using the PT
stand-up meeting (max. 1 Pomodoro)
4 Pomodori for work (usually in pairing)
a longer pause (usually 15’, max. 1 Pomodoro)
2 Pomodori for work (usually in soloing)
lunch
1 Pomodoro for a team continouspective
2 Pomodori for work (usually with different pairs)
1 Pomodoro for PT recording
Total: 10 pomodori per day
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Ideal Engineering Days != Calendar Days
5 hours of real work at best is the optimum? Why?People believe to work at full-time on projects, but:
meetings
presales
support
...
...there are working activities not easily captured by the PT,especially in non-agile environments. With the PT teams learn toestimate every kind of working activity.
This is called the No Formula Rule.
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The Pomodoro Technique’s FAQ
We found 7 key questions:
1 How many kitchen timers do I need in my XP team?
2 How to deal with interruptions?
3 What to do during breaks and pauses?
4 How to estimate pomodori?
5 How to record pomodori?
6 How to deal with multiple customers?
7 Can I use a software timer instead of a kitchen one?
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1. How many kitchen timers
do you need in my XP team?
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In *spectives: a timer per team
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In pair programming: a timer per pair
Avoid the One Pomodoro to Rule Them All Style!
The Driver is responsible for loading and recording
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In pair programming: a timer per pair
Avoid the One Pomodoro to Rule Them All Style!
The Driver is responsible for loading and recording
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In solo work: a timer per member
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2. How to deal with interruptions?
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Protect your Pomodoro
There are two kind of interruptions:
internal ones: I should check email; I need a coffee now
external ones: the phone rings; a colleague have a request, etc.
Remember the Zero Pomodoro Rule:if interrupted, end of your current Pomodoro.
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Internal interruptions are more easily managed
in pairs, Driver helps Navigator and vice versa;
in teams, either a good coach or group pressure protectpomodori;
in soloing, the XP value of honesty assures your pomodori
In any case:
it is very important to record your (un)successful pomodori!
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Internal interruptions are more easily managed
in pairs, Driver helps Navigator and vice versa;
in teams, either a good coach or group pressure protectpomodori;
in soloing, the XP value of honesty assures your pomodori
In any case:it is very important to record your (un)successful pomodori!
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Some examples for programming pairs
Navigator takes notes like this in a TODO (or even GTD) list:
“test for empty input at method add user to group: 1 pomo”
“as Driver, test for exceptions: 2 pomos”
“as Driver, refactor db update max 20 lines: 2 pomos”
Some Navigators write even User Storiesthanks to Pomodori analysis
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Some examples for programming pairs
Navigator takes notes like this in a TODO (or even GTD) list:
“test for empty input at method add user to group: 1 pomo”
“as Driver, test for exceptions: 2 pomos”
“as Driver, refactor db update max 20 lines: 2 pomos”
Some Navigators write even User Storiesthanks to Pomodori analysis
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A pattern for external interruptions
In our experience, colleagues learn to respect your working timemore.
inform: After 8 minutes I will have a break.
negotiate: How really urgent is it?
callback: Ok. I’ll get back to you in 8 minutes
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3. What to do during breaks and pauses?
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First of all: accept your breaks!
Surprisingly, people don’t accept to thank themselvesfor their good pomodori through breaks and pauses.
A break is a break. Relax. You have worked well!
Suggestions:
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First of all: accept your breaks!
Surprisingly, people don’t accept to thank themselvesfor their good pomodori through breaks and pauses.
A break is a break. Relax. You have worked well!
Suggestions:
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First of all: accept your breaks!
Surprisingly, people don’t accept to thank themselvesfor their good pomodori through breaks and pauses.
A break is a break. Relax. You have worked well!
Suggestions:
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Take a deep breath
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/willyong/1224617/
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Have a cup of tea
http://www.ipernity.com/doc/underscan/764465/
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4. How to estimate pomodori?
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Individual planning
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Estimating cards in pomodori
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Estimating cards in pomodori
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More Than Five Rule
Very big tasks?
Split it!
(just like User Stories)
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More Than Five Rule
Very big tasks?
Split it!
(just like User Stories)
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More Than Five Rule
Very big tasks?
Split it!
(just like User Stories)
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Less Than One Rule
What if
it Lasts Less Than One Pomodoro?
Add It Up!
(it’s easy!)
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Less Than One Rule
What if
it Lasts Less Than One Pomodoro?
Add It Up!
(it’s easy!)
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Less Than One Rule
What if
it Lasts Less Than One Pomodoro?
Add It Up!
(it’s easy!)
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Less Than One Rule
What if
it Lasts Less Than One Pomodoro?
Add It Up!
(it’s easy!)
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5. How to record pomodori?
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...with a Textile file
by Federico Gobbo
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...with paper at Sinapsi
http://wiki.sinapsi.com/
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...with a wiki at Databtech
by Alessandro Mercanti
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...with a custom app at Sourcesense
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6. How to deal with multiple customers?
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Distribute your available pomodori according to priority
Customer A is very important: 50% effortCustomer B is important: 30% effortCustomer C is less important: 20% effort
This week we have 150 pomodori
Customer A will get 75 pomodoriCustomer B will get 45Customer C will get 25
by Gabriele Lana
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Distribute your available pomodori according to priority
Customer A is very important: 50% effortCustomer B is important: 30% effortCustomer C is less important: 20% effort
This week we have 150 pomodori
Customer A will get 75 pomodoriCustomer B will get 45Customer C will get 25
by Gabriele Lana
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Distribute your available pomodori according to priority
Customer A is very important: 50% effortCustomer B is important: 30% effortCustomer C is less important: 20% effort
This week we have 150 pomodori
Customer A will get 75 pomodoriCustomer B will get 45Customer C will get 25
by Gabriele Lana
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7. Can I use a software timer
instead of a kitchen one?
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Pros and Cons of software Pomodori
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Our Mantra
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Synopsis of the PT features
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Synopsis of the PT rules
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Thank you. Any questions?
Please don’t forget to tell us your experience:http://it.groups.yahoo.com/group/pomodoro/
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