Feature Request: Interactive Learning Roadmaps with Progress Tracking and Auto-Evaluation

[kshitij-bhardwaj]

Problem Statement

The current “Database” page is a static resource hub with limited interactivity or personalization. As the Electronics Club emphasizes hands-on learning, members need structured pathways to build technical skills. Without progress tracking or interactive assignments, users lack motivation and a sense of accomplishment.

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Proposed Solution

1. Rename “Database” to “Roadmaps”

• Better reflects the purpose of structured learning paths.
• Aligns with contemporary platforms like freeCodeCamp or Full Stack Open.

2. Introduce Domain-Based Roadmaps

Each roadmap is a checklist-style walkthrough containing:

• Curated topics, tutorials, and reference material
• Sub-topics that can be marked as complete
• Resource links (internal and external)
• Embedded projects and milestone checkpoints

Example Domains:

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• PCB Design

3. User-Specific Progress Tracking

• Track completion status per topic
• Visual progress bar per domain
• Data stored in browser (MVP) or via login system (extended)

4. Code Submission and Auto-Evaluation

• Coding assignments integrated into the roadmap
• Upload or paste code via frontend form
• Run evaluation in a backend sandbox environment (e.g., Docker container)
• Display result (pass/fail, feedback, score)

5. Optional Gamification (Future Scope)

• XP for milestones
• Badges for completing domains
• Leaderboards for assignment completion or quality

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Example: Machine Learning Roadmap

1. ✅ Introduction to ML
2. ✅ Linear Regression
   • 📄 Assignment: Predict housing prices
3. 🔄 Classification
   • 📄 Assignment: Titanic survival prediction
4. 🔄 Model Evaluation
5. 🚀 Mini Project: Sentiment classifier using Naive Bayes

Each topic block includes:

• ✅ Checklist
• 🔗 Resource links
• 🧪 Coding task (optional auto-eval)
• 📊 Progress contribution

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Technical Requirements

Frontend

• Dynamic checklist UI
• Per-user progress bar
• Code submission UI component

Backend

• Session or account-based tracking
• Dockerized sandbox for auto-evaluation
• DB (e.g., Firebase or Supabase) to persist user state & scores

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Benefits

• Boosts engagement through interactive learning
• Encourages practical, project-based knowledge building
• Provides measurable outcomes for members
• Scalable foundation for future club-wide programs

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🔗 References / Inspiration

• https://www.freecodecamp.org/
• https://fullstackopen.com/en/
• https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/

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🏷️ Labels

enhancement interactive-feature learning milestone high-priority