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+import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
+import Layout from "@/components/Layout";
+import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
+import { Card, CardContent, CardDescription, CardHeader, CardTitle } from "@/components/ui/card";
+import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge";
+import LoadingScreen from "@/components/LoadingScreen";
+import { Link } from "react-router-dom";
+import { 
+  User, 
+  Settings, 
+  Activity, 
+  TrendingUp, 
+  Zap, 
+  Target, 
+  Users, 
+  Calendar,
+  Bell,
+  Star,
+  Trophy,
+  Rocket,
+  Code,
+  Database,
+  Shield,
+  ChevronRight,
+  MoreHorizontal,
+  Play,
+  Pause,
+  BarChart3
+} from "lucide-react";
+
+export default function Dashboard() {
+  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [activeProjects, setActiveProjects] = useState(3);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    }, 1000);
+
+    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
+  }, []);
+
+  // Mock user data
+  const user = {
+    name: "Alex Thompson",
+    role: "Game Developer",
+    level: 15,
+    xp: 2450,
+    nextLevelXp: 3000,
+    avatar: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1472099645785-5658abf4ff4e?w=100&h=100&fit=crop&crop=face",
+    joinDate: "March 2024",
+    streak: 12
+  };
+
+  const stats = [
+    { label: "Active Projects", value: activeProjects, icon: Rocket, color: "from-blue-500 to-purple-600" },
+    { label: "Completed Tasks", value: 47, icon: Trophy, color: "from-green-500 to-blue-600" },
+    { label: "Team Members", value: 8, icon: Users, color: "from-purple-500 to-pink-600" },
+    { label: "Performance Score", value: "94%", icon: TrendingUp, color: "from-orange-500 to-red-600" }
+  ];
+
+  const recentProjects = [
+    {
+      name: "Neural Network AI",
+      progress: 75,
+      status: "In Progress",
+      dueDate: "Dec 15",
+      team: 4,
+      priority: "High"
+    },
+    {
+      name: "Blockchain Integration",
+      progress: 60,
+      status: "Development",
+      dueDate: "Dec 20",
+      team: 3,
+      priority: "Medium"
+    },
+    {
+      name: "Cloud Infrastructure",
+      progress: 90,
+      status: "Testing",
+      dueDate: "Dec 10",
+      team: 6,
+      priority: "High"
+    }
+  ];
+
+  const achievements = [
+    { title: "Code Master", description: "Completed 50+ coding challenges", icon: Code, earned: true },
+    { title: "Team Player", description: "Collaborated on 10+ projects", icon: Users, earned: true },
+    { title: "Innovation Leader", description: "Led 5+ innovative projects", icon: Rocket, earned: false },
+    { title: "Database Wizard", description: "Optimized 20+ databases", icon: Database, earned: false }
+  ];
+
+  const quickActions = [
+    { title: "Start New Project", icon: Rocket, color: "from-blue-500 to-purple-600" },
+    { title: "Join Team", icon: Users, color: "from-green-500 to-blue-600" },
+    { title: "Access Labs", icon: Zap, color: "from-yellow-500 to-orange-600" },
+    { title: "View Analytics", icon: BarChart3, color: "from-purple-500 to-pink-600" }
+  ];
+
+  if (isLoading) {
+    return <LoadingScreen message="Loading your dashboard..." showProgress={true} duration={1000} />;
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <Layout>
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-aethex-gradient py-8">
+        <div className="container mx-auto px-4 max-w-7xl">
+          {/* Header */}
+          <div className="mb-8 animate-slide-down">
+            <div className="flex flex-col lg:flex-row justify-between items-start lg:items-center gap-4">
+              <div>
+                <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-gradient-purple">
+                  Welcome back, {user.name}
+                </h1>
+                <p className="text-muted-foreground">
+                  {user.role} • Level {user.level} • {user.streak} day streak 🔥
+                </p>
+              </div>
+              <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">
+                <Button variant="outline" size="sm" className="hover-lift">
+                  <Bell className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
+                  Notifications
+                </Button>
+                <Button variant="outline" size="sm" className="hover-lift">
+                  <Settings className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
+                  Settings
+                </Button>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-12 gap-6">
+            {/* Left Sidebar - User Profile */}
+            <div className="lg:col-span-3 space-y-6">
+              {/* Profile Card */}
+              <Card className="bg-card/50 border-border/50 hover:border-aethex-400/50 transition-all duration-300 animate-scale-in">
+                <CardContent className="p-6">
+                  <div className="text-center space-y-4">
+                    <div className="relative">
+                      <img 
+                        src={user.avatar}
+                        alt="User Avatar"
+                        className="w-20 h-20 rounded-full mx-auto ring-4 ring-aethex-400/20 hover:ring-aethex-400/50 transition-all duration-300"
+                      />
+                      <div className="absolute -bottom-1 -right-1 w-6 h-6 bg-green-500 rounded-full border-2 border-background animate-pulse" />
+                    </div>
+                    <div>
+                      <h3 className="font-semibold text-gradient">{user.name}</h3>
+                      <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{user.role}</p>
+                      <Badge variant="outline" className="mt-2 border-aethex-400/50 text-aethex-400">
+                        Level {user.level}
+                      </Badge>
+                    </div>
+                    
+                    {/* XP Progress */}
+                    <div className="space-y-2">
+                      <div className="flex justify-between text-sm">
+                        <span>XP Progress</span>
+                        <span>{user.xp} / {user.nextLevelXp}</span>
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="w-full bg-muted rounded-full h-2">
+                        <div 
+                          className="bg-gradient-to-r from-aethex-500 to-neon-blue h-2 rounded-full transition-all duration-500 glow-blue"
+                          style={{ width: `${(user.xp / user.nextLevelXp) * 100}%` }}
+                        />
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                </CardContent>
+              </Card>
+
+              {/* Quick Actions */}
+              <Card className="bg-card/50 border-border/50 animate-slide-left">
+                <CardHeader>
+                  <CardTitle className="text-lg">Quick Actions</CardTitle>
+                </CardHeader>
+                <CardContent className="space-y-3">
+                  {quickActions.map((action, index) => {
+                    const Icon = action.icon;
+                    return (
+                      <Button
+                        key={index}
+                        variant="outline"
+                        className="w-full justify-start hover-lift interactive-scale"
+                        style={{ animationDelay: `${index * 0.1}s` }}
+                      >
+                        <div className={`p-1 rounded bg-gradient-to-r ${action.color} mr-3`}>
+                          <Icon className="h-4 w-4 text-white" />
+                        </div>
+                        {action.title}
+                      </Button>
+                    );
+                  })}
+                </CardContent>
+              </Card>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Main Content */}
+            <div className="lg:col-span-9 space-y-6">
+              {/* Stats Grid */}
+              <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-slide-up">
+                {stats.map((stat, index) => {
+                  const Icon = stat.icon;
+                  return (
+                    <Card 
+                      key={index}
+                      className="bg-card/50 border-border/50 hover:border-aethex-400/50 transition-all duration-300 hover-lift animate-scale-in"
+                      style={{ animationDelay: `${index * 0.1}s` }}
+                    >
+                      <CardContent className="p-6">
+                        <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+                          <div>
+                            <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{stat.label}</p>
+                            <p className="text-2xl font-bold text-gradient">{stat.value}</p>
+                          </div>
+                          <div className={`p-3 rounded-lg bg-gradient-to-r ${stat.color}`}>
+                            <Icon className="h-6 w-6 text-white" />
+                          </div>
+                        </div>
+                      </CardContent>
+                    </Card>
+                  );
+                })}
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Recent Projects */}
+              <Card className="bg-card/50 border-border/50 animate-fade-in">
+                <CardHeader>
+                  <div className="flex justify-between items-center">
+                    <div>
+                      <CardTitle className="text-gradient">Recent Projects</CardTitle>
+                      <CardDescription>Your active development projects</CardDescription>
+                    </div>
+                    <Button variant="outline" size="sm" className="hover-lift">
+                      View All
+                      <ChevronRight className="h-4 w-4 ml-1" />
+                    </Button>
+                  </div>
+                </CardHeader>
+                <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                  {recentProjects.map((project, index) => (
+                    <div 
+                      key={index}
+                      className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 rounded-lg border border-border/30 hover:border-aethex-400/50 transition-all duration-300 hover-lift animate-slide-right"
+                      style={{ animationDelay: `${index * 0.1}s` }}
+                    >
+                      <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">
+                        <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-lg bg-gradient-to-r from-aethex-500/20 to-neon-blue/20 flex items-center justify-center">
+                          <Rocket className="h-6 w-6 text-aethex-400" />
+                        </div>
+                        <div>
+                          <h4 className="font-semibold">{project.name}</h4>
+                          <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                            Due {project.dueDate} • {project.team} team members
+                          </p>
+                        </div>
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">
+                        <div className="text-right">
+                          <p className="text-sm font-medium">{project.progress}%</p>
+                          <div className="w-20 bg-muted rounded-full h-2 mt-1">
+                            <div 
+                              className="bg-gradient-to-r from-aethex-500 to-neon-blue h-2 rounded-full"
+                              style={{ width: `${project.progress}%` }}
+                            />
+                          </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <Badge 
+                          variant={project.priority === 'High' ? 'destructive' : 'secondary'}
+                          className="animate-pulse"
+                        >
+                          {project.priority}
+                        </Badge>
+                        <Button variant="ghost" size="sm" className="hover-lift">
+                          <MoreHorizontal className="h-4 w-4" />
+                        </Button>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  ))}
+                </CardContent>
+              </Card>
+
+              {/* Achievements */}
+              <Card className="bg-card/50 border-border/50 animate-slide-up">
+                <CardHeader>
+                  <CardTitle className="text-gradient">Achievements</CardTitle>
+                  <CardDescription>Your progress and accomplishments</CardDescription>
+                </CardHeader>
+                <CardContent>
+                  <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+                    {achievements.map((achievement, index) => {
+                      const Icon = achievement.icon;
+                      return (
+                        <div 
+                          key={index}
+                          className={`p-4 rounded-lg border transition-all duration-300 hover-lift animate-scale-in ${
+                            achievement.earned 
+                              ? 'border-aethex-400/50 bg-aethex-500/10' 
+                              : 'border-border/30 opacity-60'
+                          }`}
+                          style={{ animationDelay: `${index * 0.1}s` }}
+                        >
+                          <div className="flex items-center space-x-3">
+                            <div className={`p-2 rounded-lg ${
+                              achievement.earned 
+                                ? 'bg-gradient-to-r from-aethex-500 to-neon-blue' 
+                                : 'bg-muted'
+                            }`}>
+                              <Icon className={`h-5 w-5 ${achievement.earned ? 'text-white' : 'text-muted-foreground'}`} />
+                            </div>
+                            <div>
+                              <h4 className={`font-semibold ${achievement.earned ? 'text-gradient' : ''}`}>
+                                {achievement.title}
+                              </h4>
+                              <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                                {achievement.description}
+                              </p>
+                            </div>
+                            {achievement.earned && (
+                              <Star className="h-5 w-5 text-yellow-500 animate-pulse" />
+                            )}
+                          </div>
+                        </div>
+                      );
+                    })}
+                  </div>
+                </CardContent>
+              </Card>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </Layout>
+  );
+}