Add Comprehensive Gamification System: XP, Streaks, Achievements, and Daily Challenges

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This PR implements a comprehensive gamification system for Mandarin Pathways to significantly enhance user engagement and motivation, addressing the gap with leading language learning platforms like Duolingo and HelloChinese.

🎮 Key Features Implemented

XP (Experience Points) System

• Daily lessons: 25 XP per completion
• Perfect scores: +10 bonus XP for flawless performance
• Reading exercises: 15 XP each
• Writing exercises: 20 XP each
• Daily challenges: 50 XP rewards
• Streak milestones: 100-500 XP bonuses for consistency

21-Level Progressive System

Users advance through levels with exponential XP requirements, unlocking new features and earning recognition as they progress from beginner to master.

🏆 Achievement Badge System (15 Badges)

Organized into meaningful categories:

• Progress: First Steps, Week Warrior, Month Master
• Consistency: Streak Master, Dedication Hero
• Skills: Writing Pro, Reading Champion
• Excellence: Perfect Student
• Challenges: Challenge Champion
• Milestones: XP Collector, XP Master

📅 Dynamic Challenge System

Daily Challenges (5 rotating):

• Perfect Pronunciation Day - complete all audio exercises
• Character Master - practice writing 10 characters
• Speed Reader - complete 3 reading exercises
• Consistency King - study for 20+ minutes
• Perfect Day - achieve 100% accuracy

Weekly Challenges (4 available):

• Weekly Warrior - complete 5 lessons
• Streak Champion - maintain 7-day streak
• Skill Master - complete mixed reading/writing goals
• XP Hunter - earn 500 weekly XP

🔥 Streak Tracking

• Visual streak counter with animated flame emoji
• Daily activity tracking with automatic reset logic
• Milestone celebrations for 7, 14, 30+ day streaks
• Motivation to maintain consistent learning habits

🎨 User Interface Enhancements

Gamification Dashboard

Beautiful gradient dashboard prominently displaying:

• Current level and XP progress with animated progress bar
• Live streak counter with flickering flame animation
• Total badges earned counter
• Weekly XP tracking toward goals

Real-time Notifications

• Celebratory XP award notifications with custom styling
• Badge unlock announcements with achievement details
• Challenge completion confirmations
• Level-up celebrations with visual feedback

Achievement Gallery

• Categorized badge display with filtering tabs
• Progress indicators for locked achievements
• Visual distinction between earned and locked badges
• Responsive grid layout for all screen sizes

Challenge Dashboard

• Active challenge cards with progress tracking
• Difficulty indicators and XP rewards displayed
• Real-time progress updates as users complete activities
• Visual completion states and celebration effects

🔧 Technical Implementation

Architecture

• Modular Design: Three focused JavaScript modules (gamification.js, achievements.js, challenges.js)
• Event-Driven: Custom events for seamless integration with existing systems
• Client-Side: Full localStorage implementation - no backend required
• Progressive Enhancement: Existing functionality remains unchanged

Data Persistence

// Comprehensive user progress tracking
{
  user: {
    xp: 40,
    level: 1,
    currentStreak: 2,
    longestStreak: 2,
    badges: ["first_steps"],
    weeklyXP: 40,
    challengesCompleted: [],
    totalLessonsCompleted: 1,
    totalReadingCompleted: 1,
    perfectScores: 0
  }
}

Integration Points

• Lesson Completion: Automatic XP awarding in day.html
• Reading Practice: XP rewards in reading.html
• Writing Practice: XP rewards in writing.html
• Progress Tracking: Real-time updates to gamification dashboard
• Challenge System: Activity monitoring and progress updates

📱 Responsive Design

• Mobile-first CSS implementation
• Adaptive layouts for tablets and desktop
• Touch-friendly interface elements
• Optimized performance across devices

🧪 Testing & Validation

✅ Verified functionality:

• Lesson completion awards 25 XP and unlocks "First Steps" badge
• Reading exercises award 15 XP with proper notifications
• Dashboard updates reflect real-time progress changes
• Streak counter increments correctly with daily activity
• Achievement notifications display with proper styling
• Challenge progress tracking updates automatically
• Mobile responsiveness confirmed across breakpoints

📊 Impact on User Experience

This gamification system transforms the learning experience by:

• Increasing Motivation: Clear progress indicators and rewards
• Building Habits: Daily streaks encourage consistent practice
• Celebrating Achievements: Milestone recognition and badge collection
• Adding Variety: Rotating challenges prevent monotony
• Social Elements: Achievement sharing and progress comparison ready

Screenshots

The system successfully bridges the engagement gap with leading language learning platforms while maintaining Mandarin Pathways' educational focus and clean design aesthetic.

Fixes #5.

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