Update Logs

Project Achievements

• Milestone Successfully launched with core Pokémon guessing gameplay
• Milestone Implemented functional leaderboard with MongoDB backend
• Milestone Served many players during beta testing
• Milestone Collected valuable feedback for next version

Deployment Highlights

• Backend Deployment Backend API deployed securely on Render
• Frontend Deployment Frontend application deployed on Vercel for fast global access

Final Changes

• Improvement Final bug fixes and stability improvements
• Improvement Documentation completed for all systems
• Improvement Codebase archived for reference

Thank You

To all the players who tested PokéSeek and provided feedback - thank you! Your input is directly shaping the next version.

New Features

• Feature Leaderboard fetching & display: Dynamically fetch and display leaderboard data from backend endpoint /getdata
• Feature High score display & persistence: Load and display high score from localStorage with default value handling
• Feature Filesystem Leaderboard Storage: Server-side fs module used for:
  • Storing top 10 player rankings
  • Persisting last assigned player
  • Feature Client-Side Storage:
    • localStorage for persistent high scores
    • cookies for session tracking and user preferences
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• Feature Score submission: Submit player name and score to backend via POST /AmION10 with validation
• Feature Toast notifications: Reusable toast system for success/error messages and user feedback
• Feature Share functionality: Web Share API integration to share high scores and leaderboard links

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Bug Fix Fixed possible undefined High_score variable initialization
• Improvement Added comprehensive error handling for fetch requests and JSON parsing
• Improvement Enhanced UI feedback with loading states for refresh and submit buttons
• Improvement Added defensive programming for all backend interactions

Technical Details

• Backend MongoDB integration for leaderboard data storage
• Frontend Dynamic leaderboard rendering with special styling for top 3 players (.top-3 class)
• UI Form validation for empty names and invalid scores with toast messages
• UX Button state management during submission/refresh to prevent spamming

Known Issues

• Web Share API may not work consistently across all browsers
• Leaderboard refresh may show brief loading state even on fast connections

Coming Soon

• User authentication system
• Social media sharing buttons as fallback
• Animated transitions for leaderboard updates
• Persistent user sessions across devices

New Features & Improvements

• Feature Added all Pokémon from Generation 1 to Generation 3 (386 total).
• Improvement Improved UI design for better readability and feedback.
• Bug Fix Fixed button spam clicking disabled.
• Improvement Better error management: ⚠️ "No Internet" and fetch failure alerts added for smoother gameplay experience.
• Improvement Clear visual feedback: ✅ "Correct!" and ❌ "Wrong!" messages shown.
• Improvement Game now feels smoother and more responsive.
• Improvement Code made more stable by preventing multiple rapid triggers.

Known Issues

• Score may increase incorrectly under rare race conditions (double trigger).
• Option shuffling may repeat some Pokémon due to randomness.

Upcoming Improvements

• Debounce and throttling on critical functions.
• Add difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard).
• Leaderboard with real-time user scores (Firebase or MongoDB).
• Secure login system using Google OAuth or email + JWT.
• Multiplayer mode for friend battles.
• Add audio and animation feedback for correct/wrong answers.

Features Added

• Feature Core game logic for Pokémon guessing implemented.
• Feature Image reveal on correct selection with unblur effect.
• Feature Correct answer turns green, wrong turns red.
• Feature Scoring system integrated (+1 for correct guess).
• Feature Fast-guess bonus system (up to +5 points).
• Feature UI disabled after one guess to prevent spamming.
• Feature Play Again button state added.
• Feature Score visible and updates in real-time.

Known Issues

• Random score increases observed (possible double function calls).
• Multiple rapid clicks can still cause glitches.

Upcoming Improvements

• Debouncing score update functions.
• Difficulty Levels (Easy/Hard)
• Expandable, live leaderboard integration.
• Account Login & Save Progress
• Multiplayer Battle Mode
• Sound & animation feedback on guesses.