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PathForge Beta - Development Roadmap

Implemented Features

• Local Progress Tracking

  • Browser localStorage for progress persistence
  • Client-side user preferences
  • Anonymous user sessions
  • Local data export/import functionality

• Interactive Learning Experience

  • Enhanced Quiz component with varied question types
  • Code challenges with real-time validation
  • Progress certificates and achievements
  • Interactive code playground/editor

• Progress Tracking

  • Visual progress dashboard
  • Skill completion tracking
  • Learning analytics and insights
  • Progress calendar

• Progress Tracking Dashboard

  • Visual progress tracking
  • Learning analytics
  • Achievement milestones
  • Study time tracking

• Authentication System

  • Next-Auth integration with multiple providers
    • GitHub login
    • Google login
    • Email/Password authentication
  • User profile management
  • Account settings
  • Password reset functionality
  • Email verification

• Database Integration

  • PostgreSQL database setup
  • Prisma ORM integration
  • Database schema design
  • Migration system
  • User and Profile models
  • Achievement system

Priority Features (Next Sprint)

1. Data Models

• Data Models
  • User profiles
  • Progress tracking
  • Learning paths
  • Quiz results
  • Code challenge submissions
  • Study analytics
  • Achievement system

2. Enhanced Features with Auth/DB

• User Profile System

  • Profile customization
  • Learning preferences
  • Progress history
  • Achievement showcase
  • Skills portfolio

• Social Features

  • User profiles and avatars
  • Learning groups
  • Discussion forums
  • Progress sharing
  • Peer reviews

• Advanced Analytics

  • Detailed progress history
  • Learning patterns analysis
  • Comparative analytics
  • Performance insights
  • Custom reports

Future Enhancements

• API Development

  • RESTful API endpoints
  • GraphQL integration
  • API documentation
  • Rate limiting
  • Caching system

• Performance Optimization

  • Server-side caching
  • Database indexing
  • Query optimization
  • Asset optimization
  • CDN integration

• Monitoring & Logging

  • Error tracking
  • Performance monitoring
  • User activity logs
  • Security audit logs
  • Analytics tracking

Technical Requirements

• Next.js 14+
• NextAuth.js for authentication
• PostgreSQL for database
• Prisma as ORM
• TypeScript
• TailwindCSS
• Framer Motion
• React Query for data fetching
• Jest for testing

Security Considerations

• CSRF protection
• XSS prevention
• SQL injection prevention
• Rate limiting
• Input validation
• Secure session management
• Data encryption
• Regular security audits

Notes

• Priority items marked with checkboxes [ ]
• Completed items marked with
• Features should be implemented incrementally
• Focus on security and data privacy
• Regular testing and monitoring required