EI Mastery App Masterplan.md

📌 Overview

The EI Mastery App is a scalable emotional intelligence (EI) learning platform designed to help individuals and organizations grow their emotional capabilities through assessments, personalized learning, and actionable daily practices. Built around Jim Rees’ authentic 16-scale JCA Global EI framework, it combines scientifically validated tools with modern, user-centric digital experiences.

🎯 Purpose

The app’s ultimate purpose is to transform self-awareness into actionable growth by:

Offering comprehensive assessments.
Delivering personalized, structured learning journeys.
Building lasting emotional habits through daily reflection, mood tracking, and goal-setting.
Supporting individual and professional development across diverse user groups.

🗺️ Target Audience

Individuals seeking personal growth
Coaches/Practitioners managing client EI journeys
Organizations investing in team emotional intelligence
Educational Institutions embedding EI in curriculum

🌟 Core Features & Functionality

🔐 Authentication & Identity

Guest/Visitor: Mini-assessment, sample content.
Registered Free User: Full assessment, basic modules.
Premium User: Advanced modules, analytics, PDF reports.
Coach/Practitioner: Client management, bulk assessments.
Admin: Content management, analytics, user support.

📝 EI Assessment System

64-question comprehensive assessment.
16 authentic JCA Global scales.
PDF report generation.
Progress saving for incomplete assessments.

📚 Personalized Learning Modules

16 modules with 6 lessons each (96 total).
Interactive exercises and scenarios.
Adaptive content delivery based on EI scores.

📓 Personal Development Tools

Journaling with structured templates.
Goal handprints (objective setting and tracking).
Mood tracking tied to EI scales.

📺 Content Integration

Podcasts, videos, and motivational content from Jim Rees.
Resource library with public and premium materials.

📊 Analytics & Progress

User dashboards with progress visualization.
Admin dashboards for content and user analytics.

🧑‍💻 Technical Overview

Frontend

React 18 + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS (mobile responsive)
shadcn/ui components for consistent design
Planned support for React Native (future native app)

Backend

Node.js + Express.js REST API
PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM
Redis for session management (future scalability)

Hosting & Infrastructure

MVP: Replit hosting
Planned: GitHub > Vercel frontend + Fly.io backend
Cloudflare CDN for global delivery

Content Management

Hybrid model:
- Hard-coded for core EI logic.
- Database-driven for structured lessons.
- Admin panel for dynamic content (blog, videos, emails).

📦 Development Phases

Phase 1: Migration & Stabilization

Move Replit codebase to GitHub.
Connect GitHub with Cursor for code analysis.
Stabilize core features: auth, assessment, lessons.

Phase 2: PRD-Driven Rebuild

Refactor code for modularity and scalability.
Implement admin panel for content management.
Deploy improved recommendation engine.

Phase 3: Advanced Features

Native app support (React Native).
Smartwatch & voice device integrations.
AI-powered personalized insights.

Phase 4: Enterprise Readiness

Multi-tenant architecture.
SSO & OAuth for enterprise clients.
Custom branding for organizations.

📄 Documentation

API: Swagger/OpenAPI specs
Database schema diagrams
Content management guide for VAs/admins
Deployment & staging procedures

⚠️ Risks & Mitigations

Risk	Mitigation
Hard-coded assessment algorithms	Refactor to modular scoring engine
Session store scalability (PostgreSQL)	Migrate to Redis for sessions
Content versioning absent	Implement version control system
Legacy architecture constraints (Replit)	Full GitHub migration, Cursor refactor

🚀 Futureproofing

Modular plugin-based architecture.
State machines for user journey management.
Flexible content delivery for multiple learning methodologies.
API-first design for integration with external tools.

📌 Next Steps

Complete GitHub migration.
Enable Cursor analysis of current codebase.
Refine PRD with Jim’s strategic inputs.
Begin modular rebuild aligned with masterplan.