Changelog
What's new in Lucky the Banker
v7.1.0
ContentApril 11, 2026Content & Polish
- •Added 10 Series 7 cheat sheets covering equity, debt, options, municipal securities, and more
- •Added 10 Series 79 cheat sheets covering M&A, LBOs, equity offerings, debt financing, and more
- •Enhanced landing page with expanded 'Everything You Get Free' section
- •Dynamic favicon and Apple touch icon
- •Fixed 7 incorrect SIE answers from QA audit
- •Force-dynamic question counts API for real-time accuracy
v7.1.0
FeatureApril 11, 2026AI Study Coach for Missed Questions 🧠
- •NEW: AI Study Coach on quiz results for every missed question
- •NEW: One-click Explain This flow with GPT-powered breakdowns of why the right answer is correct and why the trap answer was tempting
- •NEW: Memory Hook section with sticky recall tricks and a related concept to study next
- •NEW: Inline Try This follow-up question so you can immediately re-test the concept you missed
- •NEW: Explanation requests are auth-gated, rate-limited, and logged to Supabase for future study history
v7.0.0
MajorApril 11, 2026Database Migration + Performance Overhaul ⚡
- •PERF: Migrated 4,178 questions + 40 cheat sheets from static TypeScript to Supabase database
- •PERF: Largest JS chunk reduced from 3,245 KB to 60 KB (98% reduction)
- •PERF: First Load JS per page dropped from ~900 KB to ~120-150 KB
- •NEW: Server-side API routes /api/questions and /api/cheatsheets with 1-hour cache
- •NEW: In-memory client cache for instant navigation after first load
- •NEW: API pagination handles exams with 1,000+ questions
- •CHANGED: Questions load on demand instead of bundled into the app
- •REMOVED: 3.6 MB of static data files from the client bundle
v6.2.0
UXApril 11, 2026Nav Consolidation + Exam Cleanup 🧹
- •CHANGED: Top nav consolidated from 14 items to 5 with hover dropdowns
- •NEW: Dropdown menus — Practice, Study, Progress, More — with hover + click support
- •REMOVED: Neuroscience Midterm and Principles of Analysis exams archived (data stays in DB)
- •REMOVED: "Create New Test" / upload feature hidden from all surfaces
- •Active exams: SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 79
v6.1.0
FeatureApril 10, 2026Dashboard Intelligence 🧠
- •NEW: Weakest topics card on dashboard — shows your lowest-scoring areas at a glance
- •NEW: Study streak counter on dashboard with flame animation
- •CHANGED: Dashboard layout refined for better information hierarchy
v6.0.0
MajorApril 8, 2026Series 63 Expansion + Exam Simulator ⚖️
- •NEW: Series 63 expanded to 1,052 questions across all 4 sections
- •NEW: 20 Series 63 cheat sheets with mnemonics, key facts, and exam traps
- •NEW: Exam Simulator mode — FINRA-style full-length timed exams with score reports
- •NEW: Smart Quiz mode — adaptive engine targets low-accuracy sections
- •NEW: Analytics Dashboard — pass probability, section heat map, accuracy trends
- •NEW: Flashcards auto-generated from cheat sheets with spaced repetition
- •NEW: Speed Round (10 Q, 30 sec each) and Time Trial (20 Q, 60 sec each) modes
- •NEW: Spaced Review mode using SM-2 algorithm for daily review queues
v5.5.0
ContentApril 7, 2026Series 7 & 79 Expansion 📈
- •NEW: Series 7 question bank expanded to 590 questions across 4 sections
- •NEW: Series 79 question bank expanded to 427 questions across 4 sections
- •NEW: Series 63 initial question bank (180 questions)
- •IMPROVED: Question quality audit — fixed incorrect answers flagged in QA report
v5.2.0
SEOApril 4, 2026SEO & Blog Expansion 📝
- •NEW: 15 blog articles covering SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 79 exam prep
- •NEW: Programmatic SEO pages — /exam/[slug], /practice-test, /study-guide, /pass-rates
- •NEW: Competitor comparison pages (vs Kaplan, Knopman Marks, STC, Achievable)
- •NEW: Dynamic OG images for site-wide and per-exam sharing
- •NEW: Consolidated dropdown navigation (Home, Practice▾, Study▾, Progress▾, More▾)
- •NEW: JSON-LD structured data + FAQ schema on exam pages
- •IMPROVED: Internal link grids connecting exams, resources, and comparisons
v5.1.0
FeatureApril 1, 2026Landing Page Conversion 🎯
- •NEW: Interactive hero question — try a real SIE question before signing up
- •NEW: Email capture below hero question (no auth required)
- •NEW: Exam selector tiles — SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 79
- •NEW: Social proof bar (5,000+ Questions · 4 FINRA Exams · 100% Free)
- •NEW: Trust signals and feature highlights on landing page
- •NEW: QA backdoor login for automated testing
- •NEW: Adaptive drill page — focused quiz on weak areas
v5.0
MajorMarch 29, 2026Launch Essentials 🚀
- •NEW: Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
- •NEW: Cookie consent banner
- •NEW: Security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and more)
- •NEW: SEO — sitemap.xml, robots.txt, JSON-LD structured data
- •NEW: Rate limiting on all API routes
- •NEW: Google Analytics 4 & Meta Pixel ready (env-var gated)
- •NEW: Landing page optimization with social proof and conversion-focused copy
- •NEW: UTM attribution tracking for campaign measurement
- •NEW: Email capture modal for non-logged-in users after quiz completion
v4.2.0
FeatureMarch 14, 2026Flashcard Study Mode 🃏
- •NEW: Quizlet-style flashcard mode — flip cards to reveal answers, then self-grade
- •NEW: 3D flip animation with CSS transforms (no external libraries)
- •NEW: Self-grading with 3 options: Got It (correct), Kinda Knew (partial), Didn't Know (wrong)
- •NEW: Swipe left/right on mobile for quick navigation
- •NEW: Keyboard shortcuts: Space/Enter to flip, 1/2/3 to grade, arrow keys to navigate
- •NEW: Running score tallies (Got It / Kinda Knew / Missed) during session
- •NEW: Flashcard end screen with score breakdown and missed cards list
- •NEW: "Study Missed Cards" button replays only the cards you got wrong
- •NEW: Full spaced repetition (SM-2) integration — Got It grows interval, Didn't Know resets it
- •NEW: All flashcard sessions sync to Supabase like any other quiz mode
- •CHANGED: Answer mode toggle now shows 3 options: Practice, Challenge, and Flashcards
- •Cards feel premium: rounded corners, shadows, subtle hover lift, gradient backs
v4.1.0
FeatureMarch 14, 2026Gift Rewards from Dad 🎁
- •NEW: "Gifts from Dad" section on the Rewards page — real gifts that unlock at question milestones
- •NEW: 7 question-count gift rewards (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 375 questions) with mystery teasers
- •NEW: 2 score-based gift rewards — pass a Mock Exam or Final Readiness Test at 70%+ to unlock
- •NEW: Locked gifts show gold-bordered cards with teaser text and progress bars
- •NEW: Unlocked gifts reveal the actual reward with confetti styling and "Text Dad to claim!" prompt
- •NEW: Progress indicator shows X of Y gifts unlocked
- •Existing photo rewards gallery untouched — gift section appears below it
v4.0.0
MajorMarch 14, 2026Supabase-First Architecture + Auth & Landing Page 🏗️
- •BREAKING: All data writes now go to Supabase FIRST, then update localStorage cache — no more data loss or inconsistency
- •NEW: Auth middleware — all routes except /, /about, and /auth require login
- •NEW: Public landing page at / explains what LTB is with features list and sign-in CTA
- •NEW: Dashboard moved to /dashboard — logged-in users land here after auth
- •NEW: Achievements, daily stats, and activity log now sync to/from Supabase
- •NEW: Hydration on login pulls achievements, daily stats, and activity log from server
- •CHANGED: createSession(), saveAnswer(), completeSession() are now async (Supabase-first)
- •CHANGED: awardAchievement() writes to Supabase achievements table before caching
- •CHANGED: updateDailyStats() writes to Supabase daily_stats table before caching
- •CHANGED: logActivity() writes to Supabase activity_log table before caching
- •CHANGED: Nav home link and logo point to /dashboard for logged-in users
- •FIX: localStorage is now a read cache only — Supabase is the true source of truth
- •FIX: If Supabase write fails, a warning is logged (no silent data loss)
v3.3.1
FixMarch 14, 2026Achievement Badges Now Persist Across Devices 🎖️
- •FIX: Achievement badges now recalculate from quiz history after syncing from Supabase
- •FIX: Logging in on a new device or clearing cache no longer resets badges to 0
- •FIX: Achievements page recalculates badges on load to catch any missed awards
- •NEW: recalculateAchievements() function rebuilds all earned badges from stored session and answer data
v3.3.0
NewMarch 13, 202615 New Family Photos + Way Easier Milestones 📸🎉
- •NEW: 15 brand-new family photos — Hanukkah onesies, Paris Olympics, Cabo sunset, Lisbon adventures, and more!
- •NEW: 36 total reward milestones (up from 14) — one photo per milestone
- •CHANGED: Milestones are now WAY easier to unlock — first reward at just 5 questions!
- •CHANGED: Quick unlocks every 3-5 questions for the first 15 photos, then gradually spacing out
- •NEW: Photos include family trips (Lisbon, Cabo, cruise), holidays (Hanukkah, Christmas), and special moments
- •NEW: Grid photos now unlock as individual rewards at higher tiers
- •CHANGED: Final milestone at 220 questions (was 1000) — achievable and rewarding!
v3.2.0
NewMarch 13, 2026Principles of Analysis Exam 📐
- •NEW: Principles of Analysis exam — 48 university-level real analysis questions
- •NEW: Covers Real Numbers & Fields, Topology & Compactness, and Sequences & Convergence
- •NEW: Proof-based questions testing specific proof techniques (contradiction, LUB property, dyadic subdivision)
- •NEW: Calculation questions (complex number inverses, suprema/infima of sets)
- •NEW: Conceptual questions about Heine-Borel, Archimedean Property, density of ℚ, and more
- •NEW: Custom levels (Freshman → Proof Apprentice → Epsilon Wrangler → Topology Tamer → Analysis Master)
- •NEW: Math-themed badges (QED, Cauchy Sequence, Compact Dedication)
- •NEW: PDF-to-Exam pipeline documentation for future automated question generation
- •Difficulty distribution: 30% easy, 40% medium, 30% hard
v3.1.0
NewMarch 13, 2026Family Photos + Affirmation Engine 📸🧠
- •NEW: 14 real family photos wired into the rewards system — Bojack, PC, family moments
- •NEW: Grid collage photo split into 6 individual images using macOS sips
- •NEW: 14 milestone tiers (25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 350, 400, 500, 600, 750, 850, 1000 questions)
- •NEW: Photo lightbox — tap any unlocked reward to view full size with description
- •NEW: Locked rewards show blurred photo preview with progress bar overlay
- •NEW: Affirmation Engine — 50+ unique context-aware affirmations with no repeats in a session
- •NEW: Affirmations are category-based: correct, incorrect, session start, session complete, streak, milestone proximity, high/low score
- •NEW: Time-of-day affirmations (early morning, late night, etc.)
- •NEW: Milestone proximity alerts ("Just 5 more questions to unlock a reward!")
- •NEW: Drucker family inside jokes — Dad Bag, Bojack, PC, Solomon, Sasha, Olive references throughout
- •FIX: Rewards page dark mode with proper contrast and photo borders
- •FIX: Mobile-responsive photo grid (2 columns mobile, 3 columns desktop)
- •Expanded FAMILY_AFFIRMATIONS from 6 to 30 in types.ts for backward compatibility
v3.0.0
MajorMarch 13, 2026Phase 2 — Multi-Test Platform 🚀
- •NEW: Test Picker — choose which exam to study on the home screen, with progress and countdown for each
- •NEW: Create New Test — upload study material (PDF, text, docs) and AI auto-generates practice questions using Opus 4.6
- •NEW: Archive Tests — three-dot menu to archive/unarchive tests, archived stats still count
- •NEW: Dark Mode — sun/moon toggle in nav, follows system preference by default, dark navy/slate theme
- •NEW: Family Photo Rewards — milestone system (50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 questions), placeholder images for now
- •NEW: Question Bookmarking — flag icon during quizzes, "Bookmarked" tab in Review page
- •NEW: Duolingo-Style Email Reminders — escalating tone reminders if you haven't studied in 24h+
- •NEW: Daily Study Summary — "You studied 45 min today across 3 sessions" on home page
- •NEW: Rewards page with gallery showing unlocked vs locked milestones
- •NEW: Hamburger menu on mobile for all nav items
- •FIX: Admin dashboard "Overall Accuracy" now shows correct percentage (was summing instead of averaging)
- •Mobile-first responsive pass on test picker, quiz, progress, and nav
- •Dark mode persists in localStorage, uses Tailwind dark: classes throughout
- •All new data syncs to Supabase: custom_tests, custom_questions, user_preferences, rewards, bookmarks, study_sessions
- •Multi-user support — Sasha and others can sign up with any email via OTP
v2.0.0
MajorMarch 13, 2026Cloud Sync & Real Persistence ☁️
- •All quiz data now syncs to the cloud — progress survives cache clears and device switches
- •Spaced repetition state persists to Supabase (no more "same questions every time")
- •Admin dashboard shows real quiz counts, accuracy, and study time per user from database
- •Automatic one-time migration of existing localStorage data on login
- •localStorage still used as fast cache, Supabase is the source of truth
- •Admin stats now powered by real database queries instead of empty placeholders
v1.2.0
NewMarch 9, 2026Access Logs & Activity Tracking 📊
- •Activity log tracks all quiz starts, completions, and scores
- •View session history with timestamps
- •Reset All Progress button on dashboard
v1.1.0
FixMarch 9, 2026QA Fixes 🔧
- •Added /about page with birthday message from Dad 💜
- •Fixed nav bar overlapping quiz content on desktop
- •Fixed grammar: "1 questions" → "1 question"
v1.0.0
NewMarch 9, 2026Launch! 🚀
- •Full SIE exam prep quiz engine with 5 study modes
- •375 practice questions across all 4 SIE sections
- •Quick Quiz, Category Drill, Weak Spot, Mock Exam, and Final Readiness Test
- •Detailed explanations for every question
- •Progress tracking with section-by-section breakdown
- •Gamification: XP, levels (Rookie → Wall Street Legend), streaks, and 20 badges
- •Readiness Meter to gauge exam preparedness
- •Review page for missed questions
- •Mobile-first responsive design
- •Confetti celebrations for milestones!
- •Forest green & gold color scheme — banker vibes 💜✨
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