Quest Network Mapping: Comprehensive Learning Path Visualization
By IT-Journey Team
Demonstration of the enhanced quest hierarchy system with complete mapping examples and mermaid diagrams
Estimated reading time: 30 minutes
Table of Contents
Quest Network Mapping Examples
This document demonstrates the comprehensive quest hierarchy system with practical examples of how main quests, side quests, bonus quests, and epic quests interconnect to create cohesive learning experiences.
Complete Quest Line Example: Foundation Path
Terminal Mastery Path Series
graph TB
subgraph "Prerequisites"
HelloNoob[๐ฑ Hello n00b<br/>Entry Point]
ComputerLit[๐ฐ Computer Literacy<br/>Main Quest]
end
subgraph "Terminal Mastery Path"
TerminalNav[๐ฐ Terminal Navigation<br/>Main Quest]
OhMyZsh[โ๏ธ Oh-My-Zsh Setup<br/>Side Quest]
NerdFonts[โ๏ธ Nerd Font Enchantment<br/>Side Quest]
ProductivityHacks[๐ Terminal Productivity<br/>Bonus Quest]
ShellScript[๐ฐ Shell Scripting<br/>Main Quest]
TerminalEpic[๐ Terminal Automation<br/>Epic Quest]
end
subgraph "Unlocked Adventures"
GitMastery[๐ฐ Git Version Control<br/>Main Quest]
VSCodeMastery[๐ฐ VS Code Mastery<br/>Main Quest]
DevEnv[๐ฐ Dev Environment<br/>Main Quest]
end
HelloNoob --> ComputerLit
ComputerLit --> TerminalNav
TerminalNav --> OhMyZsh
TerminalNav --> NerdFonts
TerminalNav --> ProductivityHacks
OhMyZsh --> ShellScript
NerdFonts --> ShellScript
ShellScript --> TerminalEpic
TerminalNav --> GitMastery
TerminalNav --> VSCodeMastery
TerminalNav --> DevEnv
style TerminalNav fill:#87ceeb
style ShellScript fill:#87ceeb
style OhMyZsh fill:#ffd700
style NerdFonts fill:#ffd700
style ProductivityHacks fill:#ff69b4
style TerminalEpic fill:#9370db
Multi-Path Learning Network
Character Class Integration
graph TD
subgraph "Character Classes"
SoftwareDev[๐ป Software Developer]
SystemEng[๐๏ธ System Engineer]
DataSci[๐ Data Scientist]
Security[๐ก๏ธ Security Specialist]
end
subgraph "Foundation Skills"
Terminal[๐ฐ Terminal Mastery]
Git[๐ฐ Version Control]
Editor[๐ฐ Text Editor Mastery]
end
subgraph "Specialization Paths"
Frontend[๐จ Frontend Development]
Backend[โ๏ธ Backend Systems]
DevOps[๐ง DevOps Automation]
SecOps[๐ก๏ธ Security Operations]
DataPipe[๐ Data Pipelines]
end
subgraph "Advanced Integration"
FullStack[๐ Full-Stack Epic]
CloudArch[๐ Cloud Architecture Epic]
AIIntegration[๐ AI Development Epic]
end
SoftwareDev --> Terminal
SystemEng --> Terminal
DataSci --> Terminal
Security --> Terminal
Terminal --> Git
Terminal --> Editor
Git --> Frontend
Git --> Backend
Editor --> Frontend
Editor --> Backend
Terminal --> DevOps
Terminal --> SecOps
Terminal --> DataPipe
Frontend --> FullStack
Backend --> FullStack
DevOps --> CloudArch
SecOps --> CloudArch
DataPipe --> AIIntegration
Quest Type Integration Example
Complete Learning Campaign: Web Development Mastery
timeline
title Web Development Mastery Campaign
section Foundation (Levels 0000-0111)
Init World : ๐ฑ Hello n00b (Entry)
: ๐ฐ Computer Literacy (Main)
: ๐ฐ Terminal Navigation (Main)
: โ๏ธ Oh-My-Zsh Setup (Side)
: โ๏ธ Nerd Fonts (Side)
Development : ๐ฐ HTML/CSS Fundamentals (Main)
: โ๏ธ Bootstrap Integration (Side)
: ๐ฐ JavaScript Basics (Main)
: ๐ ES6+ Features (Bonus)
section Intermediate (Levels 1000-1111)
Frontend : ๐ฐ React Fundamentals (Main)
: โ๏ธ Component Libraries (Side)
: ๐ฐ State Management (Main)
: ๐ Performance Optimization (Bonus)
Backend : ๐ฐ Node.js & Express (Main)
: โ๏ธ API Documentation (Side)
: ๐ฐ Database Integration (Main)
: ๐ Caching Strategies (Bonus)
section Advanced (Levels 10000+)
Integration : ๐ฐ Full-Stack Architecture (Main)
: โ๏ธ Testing Strategies (Side)
: ๐ Portfolio Website Epic (Epic)
: ๐ AI Integration (Bonus)
Production : ๐ฐ Deployment Automation (Main)
: โ๏ธ Monitoring Setup (Side)
: ๐ E-commerce Platform Epic (Epic)
: ๐ Microservices Migration (Bonus)
Dependency Chain Visualization
Complex Prerequisite Network
graph TB
subgraph "Entry Level"
A[๐ฑ Hello n00b]
end
subgraph "Foundation Layer"
B[๐ฐ Computer Literacy]
C[๐ฐ Terminal Navigation]
D[๐ฐ Text Editor Mastery]
end
subgraph "Development Fundamentals"
E[๐ฐ HTML/CSS Fundamentals]
F[๐ฐ JavaScript Basics]
G[๐ฐ Version Control with Git]
end
subgraph "Enhancement Layer"
H[โ๏ธ Oh-My-Zsh Setup]
I[โ๏ธ Bootstrap Integration]
J[โ๏ธ Git Workflow Optimization]
K[๐ Advanced CSS Techniques]
L[๐ JavaScript ES6+ Features]
end
subgraph "Intermediate Skills"
M[๐ฐ Frontend Framework Mastery]
N[๐ฐ Backend Development]
O[๐ฐ Database Design]
end
subgraph "Advanced Integration"
P[๐ Full-Stack Portfolio Epic]
Q[๐ E-commerce Platform Epic]
end
A --> B
B --> C
B --> D
C --> E
C --> F
C --> G
D --> E
D --> F
C --> H
E --> I
G --> J
E --> K
F --> L
E --> M
F --> M
F --> N
G --> N
M --> O
N --> O
M --> P
N --> P
O --> P
P --> Q
style A fill:#90EE90
style B fill:#87ceeb
style C fill:#87ceeb
style D fill:#87ceeb
style E fill:#87ceeb
style F fill:#87ceeb
style G fill:#87ceeb
style H fill:#ffd700
style I fill:#ffd700
style J fill:#ffd700
style K fill:#ff69b4
style L fill:#ff69b4
style M fill:#87ceeb
style N fill:#87ceeb
style O fill:#87ceeb
style P fill:#9370db
style Q fill:#9370db
Learning Path Customization
Different Character Class Journeys
graph TD
subgraph "Common Foundation"
Start[๐ฑ Hello n00b]
Terminal[๐ฐ Terminal Navigation]
Git[๐ฐ Version Control]
end
subgraph "Software Developer Path"
DevHTML[๐ฐ HTML/CSS Fundamentals]
DevJS[๐ฐ JavaScript Mastery]
DevFramework[๐ฐ Frontend Framework]
DevBackend[๐ฐ Backend Development]
DevEpic[๐ Full-Stack Portfolio Epic]
end
subgraph "System Engineer Path"
SysLinux[๐ฐ Linux Administration]
SysNetwork[๐ฐ Network Configuration]
SysDocker[๐ฐ Container Management]
SysCloud[๐ฐ Cloud Platform Mastery]
SysEpic[๐ Infrastructure Automation Epic]
end
subgraph "Data Scientist Path"
DataPython[๐ฐ Python Programming]
DataAnalysis[๐ฐ Data Analysis]
DataML[๐ฐ Machine Learning]
DataViz[๐ฐ Data Visualization]
DataEpic[๐ ML Pipeline Epic]
end
Start --> Terminal
Terminal --> Git
Git --> DevHTML
DevHTML --> DevJS
DevJS --> DevFramework
DevFramework --> DevBackend
DevBackend --> DevEpic
Git --> SysLinux
SysLinux --> SysNetwork
SysNetwork --> SysDocker
SysDocker --> SysCloud
SysCloud --> SysEpic
Git --> DataPython
DataPython --> DataAnalysis
DataAnalysis --> DataML
DataML --> DataViz
DataViz --> DataEpic
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style Terminal fill:#87ceeb
style Git fill:#87ceeb
style DevEpic fill:#9370db
style SysEpic fill:#9370db
style DataEpic fill:#9370db
Quest Progress Tracking System
Individual Quest Progress
graph LR
subgraph "Quest Status Indicators"
NotStarted[โช Not Started]
InProgress[๐ก In Progress]
Completed[โ
Completed]
Mastered[๐ Mastered]
end
subgraph "Quest Dependencies"
Locked[๐ Locked]
Available[๐ข Available]
Recommended[๐ต Recommended]
end
subgraph "Quest Types"
Main[๐ฐ Main Quest]
Side[โ๏ธ Side Quest]
Bonus[๐ Bonus Quest]
Epic[๐ Epic Quest]
end
Learning Path Progress Dashboard
graph TD
subgraph "Foundation Path Progress"
F1[โ
Hello n00b - Completed]
F2[โ
Terminal Navigation - Completed]
F3[๐ก Shell Scripting - In Progress]
F4[โช Version Control - Not Started]
F5[๐ Advanced Automation - Locked]
end
subgraph "Side Quest Completion"
S1[โ
Oh-My-Zsh Setup - Completed]
S2[โ
Nerd Fonts - Completed]
S3[๐ก Productivity Hacks - In Progress]
end
subgraph "Available Next Steps"
N1[๐ข Git Fundamentals - Available]
N2[๐ข VS Code Mastery - Available]
N3[๐ต Development Environment - Recommended]
end
F2 --> S1
F2 --> S2
F3 --> N1
S1 --> N2
S2 --> N2
Implementation Guidelines
Quest Creator Workflow
graph TD
Idea[๐ก Quest Idea] --> Analysis{Analyze Scope}
Analysis -->|60+ min, Multi-skill| EpicPath[๐ Epic Quest]
Analysis -->|60+ min, Single-skill| MainPath[๐ฐ Main Quest]
Analysis -->|15-60 min, Enhancement| SidePath[โ๏ธ Side Quest]
Analysis -->|Variable, Experimental| BonusPath[๐ Bonus Quest]
EpicPath --> EpicTemplate[Use Epic Template]
MainPath --> MainTemplate[Use Main Template]
SidePath --> SideTemplate[Use Side Template]
BonusPath --> BonusTemplate[Use Bonus Template]
EpicTemplate --> Dependencies{Map Dependencies}
MainTemplate --> Dependencies
SideTemplate --> Dependencies
BonusTemplate --> Dependencies
Dependencies --> Network[Create Network Diagram]
Network --> Validate[Validate Quest Network]
Validate --> Publish[Publish Quest]
Automated Quest Map Generation
graph TB
subgraph "Data Sources"
Frontmatter[๐ Quest Frontmatter]
Registry[๐พ Quest Registry]
UserProgress[๐ User Progress Data]
end
subgraph "Processing Engine"
Parser[๐ YAML Parser]
Validator[โ
Dependency Validator]
MapGenerator[๐บ๏ธ Map Generator]
end
subgraph "Output Formats"
StaticMap[๐ Static Mermaid Diagrams]
InteractiveMap[๐ฎ Interactive Web Map]
ProgressDash[๐ Progress Dashboard]
RecommendEngine[๐ค Recommendation Engine]
end
Frontmatter --> Parser
Registry --> Parser
UserProgress --> Parser
Parser --> Validator
Validator --> MapGenerator
MapGenerator --> StaticMap
MapGenerator --> InteractiveMap
MapGenerator --> ProgressDash
MapGenerator --> RecommendEngine
Practical Implementation Examples
Jekyll Collection Integration
<!-- _layouts/quest.html - Enhanced quest layout -->
<article class="quest side_quest">
<header class="quest-header">
<h1>Quest Network Mapping: Comprehensive Learning Path Visualization</h1>
<div class="quest-metadata">
<span class="quest-type side_quest">
โ๏ธ Side Quest
</span>
<span class="difficulty">๐ข Easy</span>
<span class="time">Variable</span>
</div>
</header>
<!-- Quest Network Visualization -->
<!-- Main quest content -->
<main class="quest-content">
<!--
===================================================================
DEFAULT LAYOUT - Standard content layout with sidebars
===================================================================
File: default.html
Path: _layouts/default.html
Inherits: root.html
Purpose: Primary content layout with sidebar navigation and table of contents
Template Logic:
- Creates a responsive three-column layout using Bootstrap grid
- Left sidebar: Site navigation and content outline (collapsible on mobile)
- Center: Main content area with page title and body content
- Right sidebar: Table of contents and page shortcuts (hidden on mobile)
- Implements scroll spy for navigation highlighting
- Responsive design that stacks vertically on mobile devices
Layout Structure:
1. Container wrapper with Bootstrap responsive classes
2. Left sidebar (bd-sidebar) - Navigation and outline
3. Main content area (bd-main) with:
- Intro section (page title, metadata)
- Right sidebar (bd-toc) - Table of contents
- Content area (bd-content) - Main page content
Dependencies:
- sidebar-left.html: Site navigation and content outline
- intro.html: Page title, breadcrumbs, and metadata
- sidebar-right.html: Table of contents and page shortcuts
Bootstrap Classes Used:
- container-xxl: Extra large responsive container
- bd-gutter: Custom Bootstrap spacing
- bd-layout: Custom layout utility class
- bd-sidebar: Custom sidebar styling
- bd-main: Main content area
- bd-toc: Table of contents styling
- bd-content: Content area styling
===================================================================
-->
<!-- ================================================ -->
<!-- MAIN LAYOUT CONTAINER -->
<!-- Bootstrap responsive container with custom grid -->
<!-- ================================================ -->
<div class="container-xxl bd-gutter mt-3 my-md-4 bd-layout">
<!-- ================================ -->
<!-- LEFT SIDEBAR - Navigation -->
<!-- ================================ -->
<!-- Site navigation, content outline, and offcanvas menu for mobile -->
<aside class="bd-sidebar">
<!--
===================================================================
SIDEBAR LEFT - Dynamic Navigation Sidebar
===================================================================
File: sidebar-left.html
Path: _includes/navigation/sidebar-left.html
Purpose: Left sidebar navigation with three standardized content modes
Template Logic:
- Responsive offcanvas sidebar for mobile devices
- Three navigation modes based on page.sidebar.nav:
* "auto": Auto-generated folder structure from collection documents
* "tree": YAML-defined hierarchical navigation from _data/navigation/
* "categories": Category-based navigation from site categories
Dependencies:
- sidebar-folders.html: Dynamic folder structure generation (auto mode)
- sidebar-categories.html: Category-based navigation (categories mode)
- nav-tree.html: YAML-based hierarchical tree (tree mode)
- Bootstrap 5 offcanvas component
Navigation Modes:
1. auto: Scans collection documents to build folder structure
2. tree: Uses predefined YAML navigation from _data/navigation/*.yml
3. categories: Groups content by Jekyll categories
===================================================================
-->
<!-- ================================ -->
<!-- SIDEBAR NAVIGATION CONTAINER -->
<!-- ================================ -->
<!-- Responsive offcanvas sidebar - full-width on mobile, fixed on desktop -->
<div class="offcanvas-lg offcanvas-start" tabindex="-1" id="bdSidebar" aria-labelledby="bdSidebarOffcanvasLabel">
<!-- ========================== -->
<!-- SIDEBAR HEADER -->
<!-- ========================== -->
<!-- Mobile-only header with close button -->
<div class="offcanvas-header border-bottom">
<h5 class="offcanvas-title" id="bdSidebarOffcanvasLabel">Browse docs</h5>
<button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="offcanvas" aria-label="Close" data-bs-target="#bdSidebar"></button>
</div>
<!-- ========================== -->
<!-- SIDEBAR CONTENT AREA -->
<!-- ========================== -->
<!-- Scrollable content area with dynamic navigation options -->
<div class="offcanvas-body overflow-auto">
<!-- ========================== -->
<!-- AUTO MODE: Collection Docs -->
<!-- ========================== -->
<!-- Auto-generates folder structure from collection documents -->
<nav class="w-100 nav-tree" data-nav-tree>
<!--
===================================================================
NAV TREE - Flat YAML Navigation Renderer
===================================================================
File: nav-tree.html
Path: _includes/navigation/nav-tree.html
Purpose: Render hierarchical navigation from YAML data files
Parameters:
- nav: Name of navigation file in _data/navigation/ (e.g., "docs", "main")
Data Schema (expected in _data/navigation/*.yml):
- title: string (required) - Display text
- url: string (optional) - Link URL
- icon: string (optional) - Bootstrap Icons class (e.g., "bi-folder")
- expanded: boolean (optional) - Default expanded state (default: false)
- children: array (optional) - Nested navigation items (max 2 levels)
Note: This implementation supports 2 levels of nesting to avoid Jekyll's
include depth limit. For deeper nesting, consider a plugin approach.
Dependencies:
- site.data.navigation[nav]: Navigation YAML data
- Bootstrap 5 collapse component
- Bootstrap Icons for visual indicators
Usage:
include navigation/nav-tree.html nav="docs"
===================================================================
-->
<ul class="list-unstyled fw-normal pb-2 small nav-tree-root">
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="0">
<!-- Parent item with children - collapsible -->
<div class="d-flex align-items-center">
<a href="/quests/home/"
class="nav-tree-link flex-grow-1 d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<i class="bi-map me-2"></i>
<span>Quest Hub</span>
</a>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-link nav-tree-toggle p-1 collapsed"
type="button"
data-bs-toggle="collapse"
data-bs-target="#nav-quest-hub"
aria-expanded="false"
aria-controls="nav-quest-hub"
aria-label="Toggle Quest Hub submenu">
<i class="bi bi-chevron-down"></i>
</button>
</div>
<!-- Children container (Level 1) -->
<div class="collapse" id="nav-quest-hub">
<ul class="list-unstyled fw-normal ps-3 nav-tree-children">
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/home/"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Overworld Map</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Quest Index</span>
</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="0">
<!-- Parent item with children - collapsible -->
<div class="d-flex align-items-center">
<a href="/quests/0000/"
class="nav-tree-link flex-grow-1 d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<i class="bi-emoji-sunglasses me-2"></i>
<span>Level 0000 - Foundation</span>
</a>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-link nav-tree-toggle p-1 collapsed"
type="button"
data-bs-toggle="collapse"
data-bs-target="#nav-level-0000-foundation"
aria-expanded="false"
aria-controls="nav-level-0000-foundation"
aria-label="Toggle Level 0000 - Foundation submenu">
<i class="bi bi-chevron-down"></i>
</button>
</div>
<!-- Children container (Level 1) -->
<div class="collapse" id="nav-level-0000-foundation">
<ul class="list-unstyled fw-normal ps-3 nav-tree-children">
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0000/begin-your-it-journey"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Begin Your Journey</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0000/terminal-fundamentals"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Terminal Fundamentals</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0000/git-basics"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Git Basics</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0000/markdown-mastery"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Markdown Mastery</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0000/vscode-mastery-quest"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>VS Code Mastery</span>
</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="0">
<!-- Parent item with children - collapsible -->
<div class="d-flex align-items-center">
<a href="/quests/0001/"
class="nav-tree-link flex-grow-1 d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<i class="bi-feather me-2"></i>
<span>Level 0001 - Beginner</span>
</a>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-link nav-tree-toggle p-1 collapsed"
type="button"
data-bs-toggle="collapse"
data-bs-target="#nav-level-0001-beginner"
aria-expanded="false"
aria-controls="nav-level-0001-beginner"
aria-label="Toggle Level 0001 - Beginner submenu">
<i class="bi bi-chevron-down"></i>
</button>
</div>
<!-- Children container (Level 1) -->
<div class="collapse" id="nav-level-0001-beginner">
<ul class="list-unstyled fw-normal ps-3 nav-tree-children">
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0001/github-pages-basics"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>GitHub Pages Basics</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0001/jekyll-fundamentals"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Jekyll Fundamentals</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0001/yaml-configuration"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>YAML Configuration</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0001/liquid-templating"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Liquid Templating</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0001/git-workflow-mastery"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Git Workflow Mastery</span>
</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="0">
<!-- Parent item with children - collapsible -->
<div class="d-flex align-items-center">
<a href="/quests/0010/"
class="nav-tree-link flex-grow-1 d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<i class="bi-tree me-2"></i>
<span>Level 0010 - Intermediate</span>
</a>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-link nav-tree-toggle p-1 collapsed"
type="button"
data-bs-toggle="collapse"
data-bs-target="#nav-level-0010-intermediate"
aria-expanded="false"
aria-controls="nav-level-0010-intermediate"
aria-label="Toggle Level 0010 - Intermediate submenu">
<i class="bi bi-chevron-down"></i>
</button>
</div>
<!-- Children container (Level 1) -->
<div class="collapse" id="nav-level-0010-intermediate">
<ul class="list-unstyled fw-normal ps-3 nav-tree-children">
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0010/bash-scripting"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Bash Scripting</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0010/javascript-fundamentals"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>JavaScript Fundamentals</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0010/css-styling-basics"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>CSS Styling Basics</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0010/bootstrap-framework"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Bootstrap Framework</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="1">
<!-- Level 1 leaf item -->
<a href="/quests/0010/prompt-engineering"
class="nav-tree-link d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<span>Prompt Engineering</span>
</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</li>
<li class="mb-1 nav-tree-item" data-depth="0">
<!-- Parent item with children - collapsible -->
<div class="d-flex align-items-center">
<a href="/quests/0011/"
class="nav-tree-link flex-grow-1 d-inline-flex align-items-center rounded py-1 px-2 text-decoration-none active">
<i class="bi-lightning-charge me-2"></i>
<span>Level 0011 - Advanced</span>
</a>
<button class="btn btn-sm btn-link nav-tree-toggle p-1 collapsed"
type="button"
data-bs-toggle="collapse"
data-bs-target="#nav-level-0011-advanced"
aria-expanded="false"
aria-controls="nav-level-0011-advanced"
aria-label="Toggle Level 0011 - Advanced submenu">
<i class="bi bi-chevron-down"></i>
</button>
</div>
<!-- Children container (Level 1) -->
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<p><em>Welcome, terminal navigator, to the Oh-My-Zsh Terminal Enchantment side quest! Having mastered the fundamental arts of command-line navigation, youโre now ready to transform your terminal from a simple tool into a powerful, visually enhanced development weapon.</em></p>
<p><em>This side quest builds directly upon your Terminal Navigation Mastery, adding themes, plugins, and productivity enhancements that will accelerate your development workflow and make your terminal experience both more efficient and more enjoyable.</em></p>
<h3 id="๏ธ-quest-network-position">๐บ๏ธ Quest Network Position</h3>
<pre><code class="language-mermaid">graph LR
Parent[๐ฐ Terminal Navigation Mastery] --> Current[โ๏ธ Oh-My-Zsh Enchantment]
Fonts[โ๏ธ Nerd Font Enchantment] --> Current
Current --> Advanced[๐ฐ Advanced Shell Scripting]
Current --> Automation[๐ฐ Terminal Automation]
style Current fill:#ffd700
style Parent fill:#87ceeb
style Fonts fill:#ffd700
style Advanced fill:#98fb98
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Relationship to Parent Quest</strong>:
This side quest enhances the Terminal Navigation Mastery main quest by adding:</p>
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<li>Visual improvements through themes and customization</li>
<li>Productivity enhancements via intelligent plugins</li>
<li>Workflow optimization for development tasks</li>
<li>Foundation for advanced terminal automation</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="-quest-objectives">๐ฏ Quest Objectives</h2>
<h3 id="primary-objectives-required-for-side-quest-completion">Primary Objectives (Required for Side Quest Completion)</h3>
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<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" /><strong>Framework Installation</strong> - Install Oh-My-Zsh using secure methods</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" /><strong>Theme Configuration</strong> - Apply and customize visual themes</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" /><strong>Plugin Integration</strong> - Install essential productivity plugins</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" /><strong>Workflow Enhancement</strong> - Demonstrate improved development efficiency</li>
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<h3 id="secondary-objectives-bonus-achievements">Secondary Objectives (Bonus Achievements)</h3>
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<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" /><strong>Custom Configuration</strong> - Create personalized .zshrc settings</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" /><strong>Plugin Development</strong> - Create or modify a custom plugin</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" /><strong>Theme Customization</strong> - Design personal theme variations</li>
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<h2 id="๏ธ-chapter-1-framework-installation-and-setup">๐งโโ๏ธ Chapter 1: Framework Installation and Setup</h2>
<p><em>Begin your terminal transformation by installing the Oh-My-Zsh framework safely and securely.</em></p>
<h3 id="๏ธ-secure-installation-process">๐๏ธ Secure Installation Process</h3>
<div class="language-bash highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code><span class="c"># Download and examine the installation script</span>
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh
<span class="c"># Review the script before execution (security best practice)</span>
less install.sh
<span class="c"># Execute the installation</span>
sh install.sh
<span class="c"># Verify successful installation</span>
<span class="nb">echo</span> <span class="nv">$ZSH</span>
<span class="nb">ls</span> ~/.oh-my-zsh/
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<h2 id="๏ธ-chapter-2-theme-mastery-and-visual-enhancement">๐งโโ๏ธ Chapter 2: Theme Mastery and Visual Enhancement</h2>
<p><em>Transform your terminalโs appearance with beautiful, functional themes.</em></p>
<h3 id="๏ธ-theme-configuration">๐๏ธ Theme Configuration</h3>
<div class="language-bash highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code><span class="c"># Explore available themes</span>
<span class="nb">ls</span> ~/.oh-my-zsh/themes/
<span class="c"># Popular theme recommendations</span>
<span class="nv">ZSH_THEME</span><span class="o">=</span><span class="s2">"agnoster"</span> <span class="c"># Clean, informative</span>
<span class="nv">ZSH_THEME</span><span class="o">=</span><span class="s2">"powerlevel10k"</span> <span class="c"># Highly customizable</span>
<span class="nv">ZSH_THEME</span><span class="o">=</span><span class="s2">"spaceship"</span> <span class="c"># Minimal and fast</span>
<span class="c"># Apply theme by editing .zshrc</span>
code ~/.zshrc <span class="c"># Or use nano/vim</span>
<span class="nb">source</span> ~/.zshrc <span class="c"># Reload configuration</span>
</code></pre></div></div>
<h2 id="๏ธ-chapter-3-plugin-integration-and-productivity-enhancement">๐งโโ๏ธ Chapter 3: Plugin Integration and Productivity Enhancement</h2>
<p><em>Unlock powerful terminal capabilities through strategic plugin integration.</em></p>
<h3 id="๏ธ-essential-plugin-setup">๐๏ธ Essential Plugin Setup</h3>
<div class="language-bash highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code><span class="c"># Edit .zshrc to add plugins</span>
<span class="nv">plugins</span><span class="o">=(</span>
git
docker
kubectl
vscode
web-search
jsontools
colored-man-pages
zsh-autosuggestions
zsh-syntax-highlighting
<span class="o">)</span>
<span class="c"># Install external plugins</span>
git clone https://github.com/zsh-users/zsh-autosuggestions ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/plugins/zsh-autosuggestions
git clone https://github.com/zsh-users/zsh-syntax-highlighting ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting
<span class="c"># Reload configuration</span>
<span class="nb">source</span> ~/.zshrc
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<h2 id="-side-quest-challenges">๐ฎ Side Quest Challenges</h2>
<h3 id="challenge-1-complete-enhancement-setup--25-minutes">Challenge 1: Complete Enhancement Setup (๐ 25 minutes)</h3>
<p><strong>Objective</strong>: Transform your terminal with themes and plugins</p>
<p><strong>Requirements</strong>:</p>
<ul class="task-list">
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" />Install Oh-My-Zsh framework securely</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" />Configure a theme that enhances productivity</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" />Install at least 5 useful plugins</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" />Demonstrate improved workflow efficiency</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="challenge-2-custom-configuration-creation--20-minutes">Challenge 2: Custom Configuration Creation (๐ 20 minutes)</h3>
<p><strong>Objective</strong>: Create personalized terminal configuration</p>
<p><strong>Requirements</strong>:</p>
<ul class="task-list">
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" />Design custom aliases for common development tasks</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" />Configure environment variables for your workflow</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" />Create custom functions for repetitive operations</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" class="task-list-item-checkbox" disabled="disabled" />Document your configuration for future reference</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="-quest-rewards-and-achievements">๐ Quest Rewards and Achievements</h2>
<h3 id="-achievement-badges-earned">๐ Achievement Badges Earned</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Terminal Enchanter</strong> - Master of shell enhancement and customization</li>
<li><strong>Interface Artisan</strong> - Creator of beautiful, functional terminal environments</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="-skills-and-abilities-unlocked">โก Skills and Abilities Unlocked</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Advanced Terminal Customization</strong> - Ability to optimize terminal for specific workflows</li>
<li><strong>Enhanced Development Productivity</strong> - Improved efficiency through intelligent automation</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="-side-quest-impact-on-main-quest">๐ Side Quest Impact on Main Quest</h3>
<p>This side quest enhances your Terminal Navigation Mastery by:</p>
<ul>
<li>Adding visual feedback that makes navigation more intuitive</li>
<li>Providing productivity shortcuts that accelerate common operations</li>
<li>Creating a more enjoyable development environment</li>
<li>Establishing foundation for advanced automation workflows</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="-integration-with-quest-network">๐ฎ Integration with Quest Network</h2>
<h3 id="parent-quest-enhancement">Parent Quest Enhancement</h3>
<p>Completing this side quest adds significant value to your Terminal Navigation Mastery:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Visual Enhancement</strong>: Icons and colors provide immediate feedback</li>
<li><strong>Productivity Boost</strong>: Plugins automate common terminal tasks</li>
<li><strong>Workflow Integration</strong>: Better integration with development tools</li>
<li><strong>Customization Foundation</strong>: Basis for further terminal optimization</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="unlocked-opportunities">Unlocked Opportunities</h3>
<p>Success in this side quest unlocks:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Advanced Shell Scripting</strong>: Enhanced scripting capabilities with Oh-My-Zsh features</li>
<li><strong>Terminal Automation</strong>: Workflow automation using enhanced terminal features</li>
<li><strong>Custom Plugin Development</strong>: Create specialized tools for your development needs</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<p><em>Excellent work, terminal enchanter! You have successfully enhanced your command-line mastery with the power of Oh-My-Zsh. Your terminal is now not just a tool, but a personalized development weapon that reflects your style and accelerates your productivity.</em></p>
<p><em>This side quest has transformed your basic terminal navigation skills into an enhanced development environment. Youโre now ready to tackle advanced terminal challenges or continue with other foundational quests in your chosen learning path.</em></p>
<p><strong>Side Quest Completed: Oh-My-Zsh Terminal Enchantment</strong> โ๏ธโจ<br />
<em>Your enhanced terminal powers await your next adventure!</em></p>
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Quest Discovery and Recommendation System
// quest-engine.js - Quest recommendation and mapping system
class QuestEngine {
constructor(questData) {
this.quests = questData;
this.questMap = this.buildQuestMap();
}
buildQuestMap() {
const map = new Map();
this.quests.forEach(quest => {
map.set(quest.permalink, {
...quest,
prerequisites: this.resolveQuestReferences(quest.quest_dependencies?.required_quests || []),
unlocks: this.resolveQuestReferences(quest.quest_dependencies?.unlocks_quests || []),
children: this.resolveQuestReferences(quest.quest_relationships?.child_quests || []),
parent: quest.quest_relationships?.parent_quest || null
});
});
return map;
}
getAvailableQuests(completedQuests) {
return Array.from(this.questMap.values()).filter(quest => {
// Check if all prerequisites are completed
const prerequisitesMet = quest.prerequisites.every(prereq =>
completedQuests.includes(prereq.permalink)
);
// Not already completed
const notCompleted = !completedQuests.includes(quest.permalink);
return prerequisitesMet && notCompleted;
});
}
getRecommendedNextQuests(currentQuest, completedQuests) {
const quest = this.questMap.get(currentQuest);
if (!quest) return [];
// Get unlocked quests that are available
return quest.unlocks.filter(unlock => {
const unlockQuest = this.questMap.get(unlock.permalink);
return this.isQuestAvailable(unlockQuest, completedQuests);
});
}
generateQuestPath(startQuest, targetQuest) {
// Implement pathfinding algorithm to find learning path
// between any two quests in the network
}
validateQuestNetwork() {
// Check for circular dependencies, orphaned quests, etc.
const issues = [];
this.questMap.forEach((quest, permalink) => {
// Check for circular dependencies
if (this.hasCircularDependency(permalink)) {
issues.push(`Circular dependency detected for ${permalink}`);
}
// Check for broken references
quest.prerequisites.forEach(prereq => {
if (!this.questMap.has(prereq.permalink)) {
issues.push(`Broken prerequisite reference: ${prereq.permalink} in ${permalink}`);
}
});
});
return issues;
}
}
// Usage example
const questEngine = new QuestEngine(questData);
const availableQuests = questEngine.getAvailableQuests(userCompletedQuests);
const recommendations = questEngine.getRecommendedNextQuests(currentQuest, userCompletedQuests);
const networkIssues = questEngine.validateQuestNetwork();
CSS Styling for Quest Types
/* quest-styles.css - Visual styling for different quest types */
.quest {
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 1.5rem;
margin: 1rem 0;
border-left: 4px solid;
}
.quest.main_quest {
border-left-color: #87ceeb;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f8ff 0%, #e6f3ff 100%);
}
.quest.side_quest {
border-left-color: #ffd700;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffacd 0%, #fff8dc 100%);
}
.quest.bonus_quest {
border-left-color: #ff69b4;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe4e1 0%, #ffc0cb 100%);
}
.quest.epic_quest {
border-left-color: #9370db;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f8ff 0%, #e6e6fa 100%);
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(147, 112, 219, 0.3);
}
.quest-network {
background: #f9f9f9;
padding: 1rem;
border-radius: 6px;
margin: 1rem 0;
}
.quest-metadata {
display: flex;
gap: 1rem;
align-items: center;
margin: 0.5rem 0;
}
.quest-type {
padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
border-radius: 4px;
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.quest-type.main_quest {
background: #87ceeb;
color: white;
}
.quest-type.side_quest {
background: #ffd700;
color: #333;
}
.quest-type.bonus_quest {
background: #ff69b4;
color: white;
}
.quest-type.epic_quest {
background: #9370db;
color: white;
}
This comprehensive example demonstrates how the enhanced quest hierarchy system creates a sophisticated, interconnected learning ecosystem that guides learners through structured progression while maintaining flexibility for different learning styles and goals. The combination of clear quest types, dependency mapping, and visual network diagrams transforms the IT-Journey platform into a truly gamified educational adventure.