Course Showcase MVP
Gamified Learning Platform
Next.js 15 · TypeScript · AWS Amplify · DynamoDB · Cognito
Overview
Course Showcase is a comprehensive, production-ready gamified learning platform that combines modern web technologies with AWS cloud infrastructure to deliver an immersive educational experience. Built with Next.js 15 and TypeScript, it features a sophisticated multi-theme system, real-time progress tracking with AWS DynamoDB, role-based authentication, and a complete instructor dashboard for student monitoring. The platform demonstrates enterprise-grade architecture with scalable theming, comprehensive gamification systems, and production-ready deployment capabilities.
Key Features
- Multi-Theme Learning Experience with 5 distinct themes (Space, RPG, Card Collecting, Cyberpunk, Instructor) featuring dynamic content adaptation, theme-aware animations, and scalable architecture supporting unlimited theme additions.
- Comprehensive Course Management System with hierarchical course structure (Course → Unit → Node), drag-and-drop course editor, JSON import/export functionality, and live preview capabilities with version management.
- Advanced Gamification Engine featuring collectibles system with 12 seed items and rarity progression, achievement celebrations with theme-aware animations, streak tracking, and automated reward distribution for learning milestones.
- Real-Time Progress Tracking powered by AWS DynamoDB with granular unit-level progress, goal-based completion tracking, instructor monitoring capabilities, and cross-device synchronization.
- Role-Based Authentication System using AWS Cognito with three user roles (Student, Editor, Instructor), automatic profile creation, and secure API access controls with JWT token validation.
- Professional Instructor Dashboard providing comprehensive student monitoring, progress visualization, risk flag system, search and filtering capabilities, and individual student profile drill-downs.
Architecture
A modern full-stack architecture leveraging AWS services for scalability and reliability:
- Frontend (AWS Amplify): Next.js 15 App Router handles SSG, dynamic routing, and component rendering with Chakra UI theming system and Framer Motion animations.
- Backend (AWS Amplify Gen 2): GraphQL API with DynamoDB integration manages course data, user profiles, progress tracking, and authentication with real-time synchronization.
- Authentication Layer: AWS Cognito User Pools with group-based role management, automatic profile creation, and secure JWT token handling.
- Data Layer: DynamoDB with optimized single-table design for courses, units, nodes, user progress, collectibles, and activity tracking with atomic operations.
Technical Highlights
| Category | Technologies / Practices |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Next.js 15, React 18, TypeScript, App Router, SSG |
| UI/UX | Chakra UI, Framer Motion, Multi-theme System, Responsive Design |
| Backend | AWS Amplify Gen 2, GraphQL, DynamoDB, Cognito |
| Gamification | Collectibles System, Achievement Celebrations, Streak Tracking |
| Course Management | Drag-and-Drop Editor, JSON Import/Export, Live Preview |
| Authentication | AWS Cognito, Role-Based Access, JWT Tokens |
| Progress Tracking | Real-time Sync, Goal-Based Completion, Instructor Monitoring |
| Performance | Code Splitting, Lazy Loading, Optimistic Updates, Caching |
Outcome
- Demonstrates production-ready full-stack development with modern frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise-grade architecture patterns.
- Showcases comprehensive gamification implementation with collectibles, celebrations, and engagement systems that enhance learning motivation.
- Highlights advanced theming architecture supporting unlimited themes without code changes, demonstrating scalable design system implementation.
- Proves expertise in AWS cloud services integration, real-time data synchronization, and role-based access control systems.
- Exhibits professional instructor tools with student monitoring, progress analytics, and risk assessment capabilities for educational institutions.