Mini E-Learning Platform

Overview

This is a prototype of a mini e-learning platform designed to demonstrate core functionalities of an online learning system. Built using vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it provides a clean, responsive interface for users to explore courses, track progress, and manage their learning journey.

Features

Core Functionality

• User Authentication: Simple username-based login system with local storage persistence
• Course Catalog: Browse available courses with detailed descriptions and categories
• Lesson Management: View course-specific lessons with individual completion tracking
• Progress Tracking: Visual progress bars showing completion percentage for each course
• Search & Filter: Real-time search functionality and category-based filtering

User Experience

• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with adaptive layouts
• Interactive Elements: Hover effects and smooth transitions for enhanced usability
• Intuitive Navigation: Easy navigation between login, course list, and detail views

Technical Features

• Local Storage: Client-side data persistence for user sessions and progress
• Dynamic Rendering: JavaScript-powered content generation and updates
• Modular Architecture: Separated concerns with dedicated HTML, CSS, and JS files

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Styling: Custom CSS with CSS Grid and Flexbox for layouts
• Data Management: Browser Local Storage API
• Browser Compatibility: Modern browsers with ES6 support

Project Structure

mini-elearning-platform/
├── index.html          # Login page
├── courses.html        # Course listing page
├── course.html         # Course detail page
├── script.js           # Application logic
├── style.css           # Styling and responsive design
└── README.md           # Project documentation

Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• No additional dependencies required

Running the Application

1. Download/Clone the Repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd mini-elearning-platform

2. Launch the Application

   • Open index.html in your preferred web browser
   • Alternatively, serve the files using a local web server for better compatibility

3. Access the Platform

   • Enter any username to log in
   • Start exploring courses and tracking progress

Usage Guide

Getting Started

1. Login: Enter a username on the login page
2. Browse Courses: View available courses on the main dashboard
3. Search & Filter: Use the search bar or category dropdown to find specific courses

Course Management

1. View Details: Click "View Details" on any course card
2. Track Progress: Monitor completion status with visual progress indicators
3. Mark Completion: Toggle lesson completion status individually

Navigation

• Use the "Back to Courses" button to return to the main listing
• Logout functionality clears user session data

Data Model

Course Structure

{
  id: number,
  title: string,
  description: string,
  category: string,
  lessons: [
    {
      id: number,
      title: string,
      completed: boolean
    }
  ]
}

User Data Storage

• User Session: Stored as vibeUser in localStorage
• Course Completion: Array of completed course IDs
• Lesson Progress: Object mapping course IDs to arrays of completed lesson IDs

Browser Support

• Chrome 60+
• Firefox 55+
• Safari 12+
• Edge 79+

Development Notes

Code Quality

• Modular JavaScript functions for maintainability
• Semantic HTML structure
• CSS custom properties for consistent theming
• Responsive breakpoints for mobile optimization

Performance Considerations

• Lightweight vanilla JavaScript implementation
• Minimal DOM manipulation for optimal rendering
• Efficient local storage usage

Future Enhancements

Planned Features

• User registration and profile management
• Course enrollment system
• Quiz and assessment modules
• Discussion forums
• Certificate generation
• Admin dashboard for content management

Technical Improvements

• Backend API integration
• Database persistence
• User authentication with JWT
• Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities
• Accessibility enhancements (ARIA labels, keyboard navigation)

Contributing

This is an educational prototype. For contributions:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Built as part of VibeCoding Week 1 assignment
• Demonstrates fundamental web development concepts
• Inspired by modern e-learning platforms

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Note: This is a frontend-only prototype using local storage. For production use, implement proper backend services and secure authentication.