🚀 Quant Research Roadmap - Ben 10 Edition

A gamified learning platform designed to help BSc Mathematics students become top 1% Quantitative Researchers in 2 years, with a fun Ben 10-themed interface!

🎮 Live Demo

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✨ Features

🎯 Gamified Learning Experience

• Ben 10 Themed Interface: Transform through different alien forms as you progress
• 7 Alien Forms: Grey Matter, Brainstorm, XLR8, Upgrade, Diamondhead, Alien X, Way Big
• XP & Level System: Earn experience points and level up
• Achievement System: Unlock 16+ achievements
• Daily Challenges: Maintain streaks and earn bonus XP

📚 Comprehensive 2-Year Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation (0-6 months) - Grey Matter 🧠

• Mathematical Foundations
• Probability & Statistics
• Programming Foundations

Phase 2: Specialization (6-12 months) - Brainstorm ⚡

• Stochastic Calculus
• Machine Learning & AI
• Financial Markets
• Quantitative Strategies

Phase 3: Advanced (12-18 months) - Alien X 🌌

• Advanced Mathematics
• High-Frequency Trading
• Research Skills

Phase 4: Interview Mastery (18-24 months) - Way Big 🗿

• Brain Teasers & Puzzles
• System Design
• Behavioral Preparation

🛠️ Key Features

• 📊 Interactive Progress Dashboard: Track your journey with charts and analytics
• 🌳 Visual Skill Tree: See skill dependencies and unlock paths
• 📖 Curated Resources: Books, courses, papers, and platforms
• 🎯 Interview Prep: Jane Street-specific problems and solutions
• 📝 Notion Template: Complete tracking system you can copy
• 🏆 Target Firms Guide: Detailed info on top quant firms

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/ALGOGUY09/quant-roadmap-ben10.git
cd quant-roadmap-ben10

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Start the development server:

npm run dev

4. Open your browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:3000

Building for Production

npm run build

The built files will be in the dist directory.

🎓 Target Audience

• BSc Mathematics students
• Aspiring Quantitative Researchers
• Students preparing for interviews at:
  • Jane Street ($400-600k comp)
  • Two Sigma ($350-500k comp)
  • Citadel ($400-550k comp)
  • D.E. Shaw ($350-475k comp)
  • Jump Trading ($350-500k comp)

📚 Learning Resources Included

Essential Books

• Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives - Hull
• Stochastic Calculus for Finance I & II - Shreve
• The Elements of Statistical Learning
• Heard on the Street - Crack
• A Practical Guide to Quantitative Finance Interviews

Online Platforms

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Coursera
• LeetCode
• Kaggle
• QuantConnect
• arXiv & SSRN

Competitions

• IMC Trading Challenge
• Rotman Trading Competition
• Jane Street ETC
• Kaggle Finance Competitions
• WorldQuant Challenge

🏗️ Tech Stack

• Frontend Framework: React 18.2.0
• Build Tool: Vite 5.0.0
• Styling: TailwindCSS 3.3.6
• Animations: Framer Motion 10.16.0
• State Management: Zustand 4.4.7
• Charts: Recharts 2.10.0
• Icons: Lucide React
• Routing: React Router DOM 6.20.0

📝 Notion Template

The application includes a comprehensive Notion template for offline tracking:

1. Progress Dashboard
2. Weekly Schedule
3. Phase-by-phase Checklists
4. Daily Tracking System
5. Resource Organization
6. Achievement Tracking
7. Interview Preparation Notes
8. Reflection Templates

Copy the template directly from the app's Notion Template page!

🎮 How to Use

1. Start Your Journey: Enter your name to begin
2. Explore the Roadmap: View the complete 2-year path
3. Navigate Skill Tree: Visualize and unlock skills
4. Complete Challenges: Earn XP through daily challenges
5. Practice Problems: Use the interview prep section
6. Track Progress: Monitor your stats in the dashboard
7. Copy Notion Template: Organize offline tracking

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Ben 10 series for the inspiration
• Jane Street and other quant firms for career motivation
• The quantitative finance community
• All the authors of recommended books and resources

📧 Contact

For questions or suggestions, please open an issue on GitHub.

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Remember: It's Hero Time! Transform yourself into a top quant researcher with dedication and this comprehensive roadmap! 🚀⚡

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📊 Project Statistics

• Total Learning Hours: 2000+ hours over 2 years
• Skills to Master: 20+ core competencies
• Resources Curated: 100+ books, courses, and papers
• Interview Problems: 50+ categorized problems
• Target Salary Range: $350k - $600k+ (New Grad)

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