Replace Basic Progress Bar with Functional Slider, Revamp Podcast Player, and Implement Accurate View Tracking with Internal Timer

[deepsingh132]

This pull request overhauls the podcast player by adding a functional slider for enhanced playback control, a redesigned user interface for the player, and a YouTube-style method to track and measure accurate podcast views based on actual playback time. These improvements aim to boost user experience, engagement, and view-tracking accuracy.

Key Changes:

1. Interactive Slider for Playback Control:

   • Replaced the static progress bar with a functional, draggable slider.
   • Allows users to adjust playback position precisely, offering a smoother and more responsive experience.
   • Improved accessibility, making playback control easier across all devices.

2. Podcast Player Redesign:

   • Modernized the player interface with an updated layout and responsive design adjustments.
   • Added volume control and enhanced playback features like forward and rewind buttons.
   • Optimized styling for seamless appearance across different screen sizes.

3. Accurate View Tracking with Internal Timer:

   • Implemented a timer-based system to track actual podcast listening duration per user.
   • Like YouTube’s methodology, this system measures and logs user engagement based on playback activity, ensuring a view is counted only if a user listens for a specified time.
   • Reduces false or inaccurate view counts by differentiating between brief interactions and meaningful engagement.

Testing & Validation:

• Tested slider functionality and new view-tracking system across multiple devices and browsers.
• Validated view count accuracy by simulating various playback scenarios (partial, pauses, and full listens).

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This update provides a richer podcast experience by giving users more control over playback and offering precise, meaningful view metrics for content creators.

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[deepsingh132]

LGTM 👍