4.1 Functional Requirements
1. User Management System
1.1 User Registration and Authentication
- FR-1.1: System shall allow users to create accounts using email, username, and password.
- FR-1.2: System shall support social login (Google, GitHub) for quick registration.
- FR-1.3: System shall implement email verification for new accounts.
- FR-1.4: System shall provide secure password reset functionality via email.
- FR-1.5: System shall enforce strong password policies (minimum 8 characters, special characters).
- FR-1.6: System shall implement two-factor authentication (2FA) as an additional security feature.
Optional Feature
Two-factor authentication (2FA).
1.2 User Profiles and Settings
- FR-1.7: System shall allow users to create and edit personal profiles with avatar, bio, and learning goals.
- FR-1.8: System shall allow users to select preferred programming languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.).
- FR-1.9: System shall support multiple language interface options (Arabic, English).
1.3 User Roles and Permissions
- FR-1.10: System shall support multiple user roles: Learner, Administrator, Content Creator.
- FR-1.11: System shall implement role-based access control for different platform features.
2. Learning Management System
2.1 Course Structure and Navigation
- FR-2.1: System shall organize content into structured learning paths from fundamentals to advanced topics.
- FR-2.2: System shall implement prerequisite-based lesson unlocking mechanisms.
- FR-2.3: System shall provide a visual learning roadmap showing completed, current, and locked modules.
- FR-2.4: System shall support multiple learning tracks (Python, JavaScript, Web Development, OOP, Algorithms).
Optional Feature
Lesson bookmarking.
2.2 Lesson Content Delivery
- FR-2.5: System shall support multi-format lesson content (text, videos).
- FR-2.6: System shall provide step-by-step coding walkthroughs with highlighted code segments.
- FR-2.7: System shall include conceptual explanations before practical exercises.
- FR-2.8: System shall support rich text formatting, code syntax highlighting, and embedded media.
Optional Feature
Estimated completion time per lesson.
2.3 Adaptive Learning Features
- FR-2.9: System shall track user performance and recommend personalized learning paths.
- FR-2.10: System shall adjust exercise difficulty based on user success rates.
- FR-2.11: System shall provide spaced repetition reminders for previously learned concepts.
3. Code Editor and Execution Environment
3.1 In-Browser Code Editor
- FR-3.1: System shall embed Monaco Editor for in-browser code editing.
- FR-3.2: System shall support syntax highlighting for Python, JavaScript, etc.
- FR-3.3: System shall provide auto-completion and IntelliSense features.
- FR-3.4: System shall include line numbering, code folding, and bracket matching.
- FR-3.5: System shall support multiple editor themes (dark/light mode).
- FR-3.6: System shall provide keyboard shortcuts for common coding operations.
3.2 Code Execution and Testing
- FR-3.7: System shall execute user code securely using APIs.
- FR-3.8: System shall display real-time output and error messages.
Optional Feature
Test case validation, execution performance metrics.
3.3 Code Analysis and Feedback
- FR-3.9: System shall provide instant syntax error detection and suggestions.
- FR-3.10: System shall offer code optimization suggestions and best practices.
- FR-3.11: System shall compare user solutions with model answers.
- FR-3.12: System shall highlight potential bugs or logical errors using LLM.
Optional Feature
Code complexity analysis with Big O insights.
3.4 Blockly Integration
- FR-3.13: System shall provide a block-based workspace with customizable categories (Logic, Math, Control, Events, etc.).
- FR-3.14: System shall allow users to generate source code (JavaScript/Python) from block structures.
- FR-3.15: System shall enable code execution within the application environment.
- FR-3.16: System shall support saving and loading block configurations in XML/JSON format.
Optional Feature
Custom block expansion.
4. Interactive Exercise System
4.1 Exercise Types and Structure
- FR-4.1: System shall support coding challenges, bug fixing, code completion, and multiple-choice exercises.
- FR-4.2: System shall provide clear problem statements with input/output examples.
- FR-4.3: System shall include starter code templates when appropriate.
- FR-4.4: System shall support progressive difficulty within exercise sets.
- FR-4.5: System shall offer optional hints and explanations.
4.2 Validation and Grading
- FR-4.6: System shall automatically validate solutions against test cases.
- FR-4.7: System shall track solution attempts and provide retry mechanisms.
Optional Feature
Immediate feedback, partial credit.
4.3 Solution Management
- FR-4.8: System shall provide "section of solutions" after successful completion.
- FR-4.9: System shall allow users to submit multiple approaches to the same problem.
Optional Feature
Save and version solutions.
5. Gamification System
5.1 Points and Experience (XP)
- FR-5.1: System shall award XP for completed lessons, exercises, and achievements.
- FR-5.2: System shall implement progressive XP requirements for level advancement.
- FR-5.3: System shall provide XP bonuses for consecutive learning streaks.
- FR-5.4: System shall award bonus points for first attempts.
- FR-5.5: System shall display XP progress bars and level indicators.
5.2 Achievement System
- FR-5.6: System shall implement badge categories (completion, mastery, collaboration).
- FR-5.7: System shall provide rare and legendary badges for exceptional achievements.
- FR-5.8: System shall display badge galleries on user profiles.
- FR-5.9: System shall notify users upon earning new achievements.
Optional Feature
Skill-specific badges.
5.3 Leaderboards and Competition
- FR-5.10: System shall maintain global and weekly leaderboards.
- FR-5.11: System shall support friend-based leaderboards and challenges.
- FR-5.12: System shall provide leaderboard filtering by time, skill level, or language.
5.4 Streaks and Daily Goals
- FR-5.13: System shall track daily learning streaks with visual indicators.
- FR-5.14: System shall send streak reminder notifications.
- FR-5.15: System shall provide streak recovery options.
Optional Feature
Personalized daily goals.
5.5 Certification Management
- FR-5.16: System shall display all available certifications with details.
- FR-5.17: System shall allow eligible users to enroll in certification tracks.
- FR-5.18: System shall create a certification dashboard showing progress and deadlines.
6. Progress Tracking and Analytics
6.1 Individual Progress Monitoring
- FR-6.1: System shall maintain comprehensive learning history per user.
- FR-6.2: System shall calculate and display skill mastery percentages.
- FR-6.3: System shall track time spent on topics and exercises.
- FR-6.4: System shall identify strengths and weaknesses.
6.2 Performance Analytics
- FR-6.5: System shall track accuracy rates and improvement trends.
- FR-6.6: System shall monitor learning velocity.
- FR-6.7: System shall calculate estimated completion time for coursework.
6.3 Visual Progress Representation
- FR-6.8: System shall provide interactive progress roadmaps.
- FR-6.9: System shall display skill trees showing mastered and locked concepts.
Optional Feature
Charts and graphs for analytics.
7. AI-Powered Features
7.1 Intelligent Hints and Assistance
- FR-7.1: System shall integrate AI APIs (Gemini via OpenRouter) for contextual hints.
- FR-7.2: System shall provide progressive hint levels.
- FR-7.3: System shall analyze user code and suggest improvements.
- FR-7.4: System shall generate explanations for complex programming concepts.
- FR-7.5: System shall adapt hint complexity based on user skill.
7.2 Personalized Learning Recommendations
- FR-7.6: System shall suggest relevant exercises when users struggle.
Optional Feature
Learning schedules, AI practice problems.
7.3 Automated Content Generation
- FR-7.7: System shall generate variations of exercises for extra practice.
- FR-7.8: System shall generate code examples for abstract concepts.
8. Content Management System
8.1 Course and Lesson Administration
- FR-8.1: System shall provide a content creation interface for authorized users.
Optional Feature
Content scheduling, review workflows.
8.2 Exercise and Assessment Management
- FR-8.2: System shall allow creation of coding exercises with test cases.
- FR-8.3: System shall support exercise difficulty categorization.
- FR-8.4: System shall validate exercises before publication.
Optional Feature
Exercise cloning and templates.
8.3 Multimedia Content Support
- FR-8.5: System shall support video upload or embedding.
- FR-8.6: System shall support content localization for multiple languages.
Optional Feature
Image embedding and interactive content creation.
9. System Administration
9.1 User Management
- FR-9.1: System shall provide an administrative dashboard for managing user accounts.
- FR-9.2: System shall support user role assignment and permission management.
9.2 Platform Monitoring and Analytics
- FR-9.3: System shall maintain system logs and audit trails.
- FR-9.4: System shall provide usage statistics and dashboards.
9.3 Content Moderation
- FR-9.5: System shall support manual content review and moderation workflows.
- FR-9.6: System shall maintain content removal and user warning systems.
10. Integration and API Features
10.1 Third-Party Integrations
- FR-10.1: System shall integrate with external authentication providers (OAuth or BetterAuth).
- FR-10.2: System shall connect with AI services (OpenRouter, Gemini API).
10.2 Platform APIs
- FR-10.3: System shall provide RESTful APIs for web and mobile apps.
- FR-10.4: System shall support webhook integrations.
10.3 Mobile and Cross-Platform Support
- FR-10.5: System shall deliver a responsive web interface optimized for mobile.
- FR-10.6: System shall provide mobile-specific features (push notifications).
- FR-10.7: System shall ensure cross-browser compatibility.
Optional Feature
Offline content caching.
11. Security and Privacy
11.1 Data Protection
- FR-11.1: System shall encrypt sensitive user data at rest and in transit.
- FR-11.2: System shall implement secure session management and timeouts.
- FR-11.3: System shall provide privacy controls and data deletion options.
- FR-11.4: System shall comply with GDPR and COPPA standards.
11.2 Platform Security
- FR-11.5: System shall implement input validation and sanitization.
- FR-11.6: System shall protect against XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection.
- FR-11.7: System shall secure API endpoints with authentication and authorization.
- FR-11.8: System shall implement rate limiting and DDoS protection.