linux-sysadmin-journey/projects/02-command-line-mastery/start-challenge.sh

#!/bin/bash

SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
CHALLENGE_DIR=~/challenge

# Source from tracking directory where scripts are copied
source "$CHALLENGE_DIR/.tracking/common.sh"
source "$CHALLENGE_DIR/.tracking/challenges.sh"

# Function to start a challenge
start_challenge() {
    local challenge_id=$1
    
    # Clear screen and show welcome message
    clear
    echo -e "${BOLD}🎮 Command Line Mastery Challenge${NC}"
    echo "=============================="
    
    # Show challenge details
    get_challenge_details "$challenge_id"
    
    # Initialize challenge environment
    echo -e "\n${BLUE}Setting up challenge environment...${NC}"
    bash "$CHALLENGE_DIR/.tracking/level1-setup.sh"
    
    # Record start time
    local start_time=$(date +%s)
    mkdir -p "$(dirname "$CHALLENGE_DIR/.tracking/current_challenge")"
    echo "$challenge_id,$start_time" > "$CHALLENGE_DIR/.tracking/current_challenge"
    
    echo -e "\n${GREEN}Challenge environment ready!${NC}"
    echo -e "Type ${YELLOW}verify-challenge${NC} when you're ready to check your solution"
    echo -e "Type ${YELLOW}show-hint${NC} if you need help"
    echo -e "Type ${YELLOW}show-progress${NC} to see your progress\n"
}

# Main execution
if [[ $# -eq 0 ]]; then
    echo "Usage: $0 <challenge-id>"
    echo "Available challenges:"
    list_challenges
    exit 1
fi

start_challenge "$1"