Making an egg timer
I’ve boiled quite a few eggs in my life, but unfortunately, I still can’t boil a perfect egg. Because no matter what I try, it always turns out slightly differently. There had to be a better way, I thought. That’s why I decided to take a scientific approach. Because boiling an egg is, in fact, nothing more or less than pure chemistry.
And, to please others as well, I decided to package those results into a handy web app so anyone can boil an egg.
Below you will find information about the app itself.
Information about the app
The personalized timer for a perfect egg
This is the heart of the app, where a user enters a few simple options. The app then calculates the exact cooking time. The input fields are:
Desired softness
Instead of vague terms like “soft” or “hard,” the app uses a visual slider. You can slide a knob that changes the yolk from left to right: from soft to fully hard-boiled.
Size of the egg
Simple buttons to select the size: S, M, L, XL. 1I’m not sure if all countries use these egg sizes. Perhaps more explanation will be needed in the future, or there will be other options.
Temperature of the egg
A switch with two options: “From the refrigerator” or “At room temperature”.
Cooking method
A crucial choice: “Start in cold water” or “Place in boiling water.” The app adjusts the instructions and timing accordingly.
Screenshots
Logo and images
Curious? The button below will take you to the web app.