cli-prep/feedback.js

A fun and interactive command-line interview preparation game to test your programming knowledge with 80+ questions across multiple categories!

// Feedback and analysis functions for the CLI Prep Game

export function getPersonalizedFeedback(score, total, playerName) {
    const percentage = (score / total) * 100;
    
    let performanceLevel, emoji, feedback, suggestions;
    
    if (percentage >= 90) {
        performanceLevel = "Outstanding";
        emoji = "🏆";
        feedback = `Exceptional work, ${playerName}! You're a programming wizard!`;
        suggestions = [
            "Consider taking on more advanced algorithms challenges",
            "Try contributing to open source projects",
            "Mentor others who are learning to code"
        ];
    } else if (percentage >= 80) {
        performanceLevel = "Excellent";
        emoji = "🌟";
        feedback = `Great job, ${playerName}! You have a solid understanding!`;
        suggestions = [
            "Focus on the areas where you missed questions",
            "Practice more complex problem-solving scenarios",
            "Review system design concepts"
        ];
    } else if (percentage >= 70) {
        performanceLevel = "Good";
        emoji = "👍";
        feedback = `Well done, ${playerName}! You're on the right track!`;
        suggestions = [
            "Review the fundamentals in your weaker categories",
            "Practice more coding problems daily",
            "Study common algorithm patterns"
        ];
    } else if (percentage >= 60) {
        performanceLevel = "Fair";
        emoji = "📚";
        feedback = `Nice effort, ${playerName}! There's room for improvement.`;
        suggestions = [
            "Focus on understanding basic concepts first",
            "Practice coding problems regularly",
            "Review data structures fundamentals"
        ];
    } else if (percentage >= 40) {
        performanceLevel = "Needs Improvement";
        emoji = "💪";
        feedback = `Keep going, ${playerName}! Everyone starts somewhere.`;
        suggestions = [
            "Start with basic programming concepts",
            "Take online courses or tutorials",
            "Practice simple coding exercises daily"
        ];
    } else {
        performanceLevel = "Keep Learning";
        emoji = "🚀";
        feedback = `Don't give up, ${playerName}! Programming is a journey!`;
        suggestions = [
            "Start with programming fundamentals",
            "Find a mentor or study group",
            "Practice basic syntax and concepts"
        ];
    }
    
    return { performanceLevel, emoji, feedback, suggestions };
}

export function getCategoryAnalysis(categoryStats, chalk) {
    const analysis = [];
    
    Object.entries(categoryStats).forEach(([category, stats]) => {
        const percentage = (stats.correct / stats.total) * 100;
        let status;
        
        if (percentage >= 80) status = chalk.green("Strong 💪");
        else if (percentage >= 60) status = chalk.yellow("Good 👍");
        else status = chalk.red("Needs Work 📖");
        
        analysis.push(`  ${chalk.cyan(category)}: ${stats.correct}/${stats.total} (${percentage.toFixed(0)}%) - ${status}`);
    });
    
    return analysis;
}

export function getMotivationalMessage(percentage, chalk) {
    if (percentage >= 80) {
        return chalk.yellowBright('\n🎓 Keep practicing! You\'re doing great!');
    } else if (percentage >= 60) {
        return chalk.yellowBright('\n🎓 Keep practicing! You\'re doing great!');
    } else {
        return chalk.redBright('\n📚 Keep studying and try again! Practice makes perfect!');
    }
}