Developer Future Simulator

Developer Future Simulator is a terminal-style diagnostic tool designed to analyze developer behavior and predict their career trajectory through a series of high-signal questions. It provides blunt, deterministic feedback based on calculated archetypes.

Features

• 12-Question Diagnostic Engine: Sharp, psychologically revealing questions designed to extract behavioral signals.
• Deterministic Scoring Logic: A weighted scoring system that evaluates dimensions such as Chaos, AI Dependency, Burnout, Clean Code Obsession, and Ego.
• Multiple Developer Archetypes: Categorizes users into distinct personas ranging from the Burned-Out Senior to the AI Overlord Dependent.
• Dual Roast Variants: Each archetype includes a primary hard roast and a secondary brutal variation for maximum impact.
• Instant Response: Fully client-side logic ensures zero network latency and no dependency on external AI APIs.

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Library: React
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• State Management: React Hooks and Local Storage

How It Works

Scoring System

As the user answers each question, the system applies weighted modifiers to five core metrics. Each answer choice correlates with specific behavioral traits, allowing the engine to build a multidimensional profile of the developer.

Archetype Selection

Upon completion of the diagnostic, the system runs a comparison algorithm across all defined archetypes. The archetype with the highest weighted score relative to the user's metrics is selected as the final verdict.

Roast Mechanism

The system utilizes a hard-coded repository of personality-specific roasts. Instead of relying on dynamic AI generation, the engine retrieves two pre-defined, high-intensity roasts mapped specifically to the user's identified archetype.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Belema7/devlife-2035
cd devlife-2035

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Run Locally

npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Project Structure Overview

• /app: Contains the application routes and layout logic.
• /components: Reusable UI components including terminal layouts and metric bars.
• /lib: Core business logic containing archetype definitions, diagnostic questions, and scoring algorithms.
• /types: TypeScript interfaces and type definitions for quiz data and results.
• /public: Static assets and icons.

Future Improvements

• Additional diagnostic archetypes.
• Expanded question pool with Randomized selection.
• Enhanced terminal animations and visual effects.