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3 changes: 3 additions & 0 deletions .Jules/palette.md
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## 2025-01-24 - Real-time Achievement Feedback in CLI
**Learning:** In terminal-based games, displaying achievement progress (like a live high score) in real-time provides immediate tactile reward and engagement. Furthermore, inclusive UX means ensuring first-time players also receive "New Best" feedback, even when their initial record is zero.
**Action:** Update session-high-score variables immediately upon record-breaking and display them in the live HUD. Ensure achievement conditions (`score > highscore`) don't exclude the first-time user experience.
## 2026-05-25 - Empty States in CLI Applications
**Learning:** In terminal applications, displaying a blank space or skipping output when data (like a high score) is missing can leave users confused about the system state. Providing an explicit, encouraging empty state (e.g., "None yet! Go set a record!") clarifies that the system is working and gently onboards the user.
**Action:** Always provide explicit empty states for data-driven UI elements in CLI applications, rather than simply hiding them when empty.
2 changes: 2 additions & 0 deletions src/main.cpp
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if (highscore > 0) {
std::cout << " Personal Best: " << CLR_SCORE << highscore << CLR_RESET << "\n\n";
} else {
std::cout << " Personal Best: " << CLR_NORM << "None yet! Go set a record!" << CLR_RESET << "\n\n";
}

std::cout << "Controls:\n " << CLR_CTRL << "[h]" << CLR_RESET << " Toggle Hard Mode (10x Speed!)\n "
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