A Gamified Learning Platform for Operating Systems Concepts
🚧 Work in Progress – Currently in Iteration 1 (Frontend Development)
OSXplorer is an interactive, gamified Learning Management System (LMS) built to make Operating Systems (OS) concepts fun, intuitive, and engaging for students. Through progressive 2D games and a dynamic learning dashboard, OSXplorer breaks down complex topics like CPU Scheduling, Memory Management, and Process Synchronization into multi-level interactive challenges.
The platform is designed with:
- Real-time visual simulations
- Gamified progression (XP, badges, quests, leaderboards)
- A planned AI-powered assistant to guide users and troubleshoot OS topics
- Accessibility and engagement as core principles
Developed as the Final Year Project (FYP) for BS Software Engineering, FAST NUCES, 2022.
- Scheduler Dash – Learn CPU Scheduling (FCFS, SJF, SRTF, Priority, RR) via lane-based simulations
- Memory Stackers – Practice memory allocation (First Fit, Best Fit, Paging, etc.) via puzzle-style interaction
- Critical Chase – Explore Process Synchronization (Mutex, Semaphores, Deadlocks) with path-based logic games
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Next.js, Tailwind CSS |
| Game Engine | Phaser.js + Konva.js |
| Backend | Node.js + Express.js |
| Database | MongoDB |
| Auth | Firebase/Auth0 (planned) |
| Deployment | Docker + Ubuntu Server |
| CI/CD | GitHub Actions |
If you haven't already installed the dependencies:
npx create-next-app@latestThen, run the development server:
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
bun devOpen http://localhost:3000 in your browser to view the app.
You can start editing the page by modifying app/page.tsx. The page auto-updates as you edit the file.
This project uses next/font to automatically optimize and load Geist, a new font family by Vercel.
To learn more about Next.js:
- Next.js Documentation
- Learn Next.js
- Explore the Next.js GitHub repository for contributions and feedback.
The easiest way to deploy your Next.js app is to use the Vercel Platform.
Read more in the Next.js deployment documentation.
- ✅ Figma designs completed and approved
- ✅ Frontend UI implemented (Iteration 1)
- 🔜 Game logic integration (Kaboom.js + Konva.js)
- 🔜 Backend API setup and database integration
- 🔮 Future AI assistant chatbot for OS theory support
- Multi-level gameplay with increasing difficulty per concept
- Real-time Gantt charts, memory grids, and thread animations
- XP, badges, mini-quests, and leaderboard system
- Gamified reinforcement via challenges and quests
- Future AI assistant to explain OS concepts and debug common issues
/osxplorer
├── app/ # Next.js app directory
│ ├── page.tsx # Homepage
│ └── ... # Route-based pages
├── components/ # Reusable UI components
├── games/ # Kaboom.js / Konva.js logic
├── public/ # Assets, icons
├── styles/ # Tailwind & global styles
├── PATCH_NOTES.md # Patch notes for all releases and commits
└── README.md # Project documentation
MIT License — feel free to fork and modify (with credit).
Note: This is a university project under academic guidelines.
Team: Abdullah Daoud (22I-2626), Usman Ali (22I-2725), Faizan Rasheed (22I-2734)
Supervisor: [Supervisor Name]
Institution: FAST NUCES, SE Batch 2022
Stay tuned! This is just the beginning. The project is actively being built and will evolve with more modules, visual polish, and AI enhancements.
- Figma Design Link: OSXplorer Figma Prototype
- UI wireframes and interactive prototypes for all major pages and flows
- Visual design system and component library established
- Initial Frontend Pages Implemented:
- Login & Signup
- Dashboard
- Learning Modules (CPU Scheduling, Memory Management, Process Synchronization)
- Achievements & Badges
- Leaderboard
- Gamification & Progression (XP, badges, streaks)
- Level Results
- Mini-Quest Overview, Quiz, and Results
- User Profile Management (settings, password, 2FA, etc.)
- Core UI/UX & Theming (retro-futuristic, responsive)
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Dynamic Routing & Navigation
- Seamless navigation between all pages and modules
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User Authentication & Profile
- Login and signup flows
- User profile management (settings, password, 2FA, etc.)
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Dashboard
- Personalized welcome and progress overview
- XP/level tracking and progress bar
- Quick stats (XP, levels, badges)
- Recent activity feed
- Leaderboard preview
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Learning Modules
- Core OS modules: CPU Scheduling, Memory Management, Process Synchronization
- Each module has its own page, levels, and mini-quests
- Interactive levels with results and performance metrics
- Mini-quests and quizzes for focused learning
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Achievements & Badges
- Achievements gallery with filtering, sorting, and search
- Badges collection with progress tracking
- Visual feedback for achievement status and rarity
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Leaderboard
- Full leaderboard page with user ranking, stats, and podium display
- Current user’s rank and stats highlighted
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Gamification & Progression
- Level results with scores, stars, and performance metrics
- Quiz system with progress, answer selection, and results
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Support & Community
- Footer links to documentation, API, tutorials, community, blog, help, contact, bug reports, and feature requests
- Social and contact links (GitHub, Twitter, email)
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UI/UX & Theming
- Retro-futuristic, neon-inspired design
- Responsive layouts for all device sizes
- Animated transitions and interactive UI elements
- Reusable UI components (cards, badges, progress bars, avatars, navigation, etc.)
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Team Presentation
- “Meet the Development Team” section with member profiles and social links
- Interactive game mechanics (drag-and-drop, live Gantt chart, memory grid, etc.)
- Replay system for level analysis
- Advanced visualizations and animations for OS concepts
- Unlockables and hidden levels
- Additional modules and features based on user feedback