Cold Shower Tracker - BDBT

A mobile-first React app for tracking your cold shower challenge, built for Big Daddy's Big Tips (BDBT) brand.

Features

• Monthly Calendar View: Visual tracking with emoji indicators
• Streak Tracking: Current streak and best streak counters
• Progress Milestones: 7, 14, 21, and 30-day milestone tracking
• Local Storage: Data persists between sessions
• Mobile Optimized: Touch-friendly interface with responsive design
• PWA Ready: Can be installed as a mobile app

Components

ColdShowerTracker

Main component that orchestrates the entire app with:

• Benefits display (Mental Clarity, Increased Energy, etc.)
• Progress statistics
• Monthly calendar
• Instructions and legend

Calendar

Interactive calendar with:

• Month navigation
• Day completion tracking
• Long-press for additional options (extra cold, felt amazing)
• Visual indicators for different states

ProgressStats

Displays:

• Current streak (prominently featured)
• Best streak achieved
• Monthly completion count
• Progress milestones with checkmarks
• Motivational messages based on streak

Design System

Colors

• Primary: Deep blue (#1E3A8A) - BDBT brand color
• Secondary: Light blue (#60A5FA) - Accent color
• Success: Green (#10B981) - Completed days
• Background: Gradient from blue to teal

Typography

• Headers: Bold, modern sans-serif
• Body: Clean, readable fonts
• Mobile-first: Optimized text sizes for mobile screens

Data Structure

interface TrackedDay {
  date: string;        // ISO format: "2024-01-01"
  completed: boolean;  // Basic completion
  extraCold?: boolean; // Extra cold shower
  feltAmazing?: boolean; // Felt great afterward
}

Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn

Setup

npm install
npm run dev

Build

npm run build

Deployment to Vercel

Option 1: Vercel CLI

npm install -g vercel
vercel --prod

Option 2: GitHub Integration

1. Push code to GitHub repository
2. Connect repository to Vercel
3. Deploy automatically on push

Option 3: Manual Deploy

1. Run npm run build
2. Upload dist folder to Vercel

Mobile Features

Touch Interactions

• Tap: Toggle day completion
• Long press: Open detailed options modal
• Swipe-friendly: Month navigation

PWA Features

• Installable: Add to home screen
• Offline-ready: Works without internet
• App-like: Fullscreen experience

iOS Optimization

• Safari-friendly: Proper viewport settings
• Home screen: Custom app icon and name
• Status bar: Integrated design

BDBT Brand Integration

Messaging

• Aligns with BDBT's "small changes, massive results" philosophy
• Emphasizes health, wealth, and happiness benefits
• Motivational copy matches brand voice

Visual Identity

• Cool color palette (blues, teals)
• Clean, modern design
• Wellness-focused aesthetic

Technical Stack

• React 18: Modern React with hooks
• TypeScript: Type safety
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling
• Vite: Fast development and builds
• Local Storage: Client-side data persistence

Browser Support

• Modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
• Mobile browsers: iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile
• PWA support: Chrome, Safari, Firefox

Future Enhancements

• Data export: CSV/PDF export functionality
• Social sharing: Share progress to social media
• Reminder notifications: Push notifications for daily reminders
• Stats dashboard: Weekly/monthly analytics
• Habit stacking: Integration with other BDBT habits