Features and Requirements

Functional Requirements

1. Game Process

   • The application will follow a structured flow
   • Users will be paired.
   • Users will be assigned a random problem from the problem list.
   • The coder will develop code to solve the problem.
   • The QA participant will write and run unit tests for functions the coder writes (without seeing implementation details).
   • QA Participant's test case results are sent to the coder for further code refinement.
   • After a designated interval, the roles switch.
   • Process repeats until a team finishes.

2. Coding Questions

   • The application will include questions that are stored persistently.
   • The questions will include
     • Strings
     • Arrays
     • Trees
     • Math Questions
     • Data Structures & Algorithms

3. User must be able to interact with matchmaking

   • Start the search for matchmaking
   • Exit matchmaking

4. User must have an account to play on CodeBattlegrounds

   • They will be prompted to sign-in with Google
   • User will be authenticated through google Oauth

Nonfunctional Requirements

1. Security

   • The application will leverage Google Authentication services

2. Interfaces

   • The user interface will be designed for simplicity and ease of use, following modern design principles.

3. Performance

   • The program can handle submitting code and providing feedback between users in an efficient and fast manner

4. Usability

   • Provide a responsive design