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Moving Rainbow Taxonomy

Prompt

Now lets focus again on the 400 concepts we have generated in /data/learning-graph.csv. Your next task is to organize these concepts into a small taxonomy of approximately 12 classifiers.
You will add a new column to the csv file called taxonomyID.
Each concept will be assigned the taxonomyID.

Your fist task is to find about 12 logical groupings of similar concepts such as "Programming Concepts". For each concept you will assign a taxonomyID.

Here are some suggestions. Here are some suggestions:

"Computer Fundamentals" "Electronic Circuits" "Physical Computing" "Microcontrollers" "Programming" "LEDs" "Patterns" "Sensors" "Debugging" "Design" "Projects"

Your task is to create the rest of the classifiers and give each classifier a label and definition. Each category should include concepts that share similar characteristics, functions, or applications. Attempt to evenly divide the 400 concepts into a balanced taxonomy.

Response

I have created the following files:

  1. /data/taxonomy.md - Complete taxonomy documentation with:
    • 12 classifier categories with IDs, definitions, and examples
    • Actual concept counts for each category
    • Distribution summary table
  2. /data/learning-graph.csv - Updated with new TaxonomyID column:
    • All 400 concepts now have a taxonomy classification
    • Format: ConceptID,ConceptName,DependsOn,TaxonomyID

## The 12 Taxonomy Categories:

| ID | Category | Count | Description | |--------|---------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------- ------------------------------------| | PROG | Programming Fundamentals | 62 | Core programming: syntax, variables, data types, control flow, functions | | PROF | Professional Skills | 59 | Documentation, version control, communication, collaboration | | ANIM | Animation & Patterns | 45 | Animation principles, timing, motion effects, visual patterns | | ARCH | Program Architecture | 45 | Software design patterns, code organization, algorithms | | LED | LEDs & Color | 35 | LED technology, color theory, RGB models, addressable strips | | INPUT | User Input & Sensors | 34 | Buttons, sensors, event handling, environmental sensing | | ELEC | Electronics & Circuits | 31 | Voltage, current, circuits, safety, connections | | DEBUG | Debugging & Testing | 27 | Error detection, troubleshooting, testing methodologies | | DESIGN | Project Design & Planning| 27 | Requirements, prototyping, project planning | | MATH | Mathematics | 14 | Arithmetic, coordinate systems, numerical operations | | CF | Computer Fundamentals | 13 | Basic computer skills, file management, software installation | | MCU | Microcontrollers | 8 | Microcontroller hardware, firmware, GPIO, interfacing |

Key Features:

✅ Each concept assigned to exactly one primary category ✅ Balanced distribution reflecting curriculum focus areas ✅ Clear, educational definitions for each category ✅ Examples provided for each taxonomy ✅ Ready for network graph visualization with color-coded categories

The taxonomy emphasizes the educational priorities: programming skills (PROG), professional development (PROF), and hands-on animation work (ANIM + LED), while also covering essential supporting concepts in electronics, debugging, design, and mathematics.