Group Casino Week 5: Your Strategic 6-Day Plan for Collaborative Game Development

 1## Team Meeting Agenda (90 minutes)
 2
 3### 1. Repository Exploration (30 minutes)
 4- Everyone forks and clones the repository
 5- Run existing tests: `mvn test`
 6- Explore provided SlotsGame and NumberGuessGame implementations
 7- Review project structure and documentation
 8
 9### 2. Architecture Deep Dive (30 minutes)
10- Analyze CasinoAccount class structure
11- Understand Game and Player base classes/interfaces
12- Map out how games integrate with the casino system
13- Identify common patterns in existing implementations
14
15### 3. Role Assignment and Game Selection (30 minutes)
16- Assign 1-2 people as "Casino Core Team" (main casino class, integration)
17- Remaining team members each choose a specific game to implement
18- Define communication protocols and integration standards

 1// Recommended game distribution for 4-6 person team:
 2// Gambling Games (minimum 3):
 3// - Blackjack (complex logic, good for advanced programmer)
 4// - Poker (moderate complexity, card game expertise helpful)
 5// - Roulette (simple rules, good for systematic programmer)
 6// - Craps (dice games, probability focused)
 7
 8// Non-Gambling Games (minimum 1):
 9// - Trivia Game (question/answer format)
10// - Word Guessing Game (string manipulation)
11// - Memory Game (array/collection management)
12
13// Casino Infrastructure (1-2 people):
14// - Main Casino class and game management
15// - Player management and account system
16// - Console interface and user experience

 1// 1. Define Common Interfaces (All team members)
 2public interface Game {
 3    void play();
 4    boolean isGamblingGame();
 5    String getGameName();
 6    int getMinimumBet();
 7    int getMaximumBet();
 8}
 9
10public interface Player {
11    CasinoAccount getAccount();
12    String getPlayerName();
13    void setAccount(CasinoAccount account);
14}
15
16// 2. Establish Integration Standards
17// - Naming conventions for classes
18// - Package structure organization
19// - Testing requirements per game
20// - Documentation standards

 1// Example: Blackjack game development approach
 2public class BlackjackGame implements Game {
 3    private BlackjackPlayer player;
 4    private Deck deck;
 5    private Hand dealerHand;
 6    private Hand playerHand;
 7    
 8    // Day 2 Focus: Core game logic
 9    public void play() {
10        // 1. Handle betting
11        // 2. Deal initial cards
12        // 3. Player decision loop (hit/stand)
13        // 4. Dealer play according to rules
14        // 5. Determine winner and update account
15    }
16    
17    // Implement required interface methods
18    public boolean isGamblingGame() { return true; }
19    public String getGameName() { return "Blackjack"; }
20    public int getMinimumBet() { return 5; }
21    public int getMaximumBet() { return 500; }
22}

 1// Day 2: Casino infrastructure development
 2public class Casino {
 3    private Map<String, Game> availableGames;
 4    private List<CasinoAccount> playerAccounts;
 5    private Scanner userInput;
 6    
 7    // Core functionality to implement:
 8    // - Player registration and login
 9    // - Game selection menu
10    // - Account balance management
11    // - Basic navigation system
12}

 1// Each game developer creates comprehensive tests
 2@Test
 3public class BlackjackGameTest {
 4    @Test
 5    public void testPlayerBusts() {
 6        // Test scenario where player exceeds 21
 7    }
 8    
 9    @Test
10    public void testDealerBusts() {
11        // Test scenario where dealer exceeds 21
12    }
13    
14    @Test
15    public void testBlackjackPayout() {
16        // Test 3:2 payout for blackjack
17    }
18    
19    @Test
20    public void testAccountUpdatesCorrectly() {
21        // Verify balance changes after wins/losses
22    }
23}

 1// Focus on game-specific features and edge cases
 2public class PokerGame implements Game {
 3    // Day 3 additions: Advanced features
 4    private void handleSpecialCases() {
 5        // Split pots for ties
 6        // All-in scenarios
 7        // Side pots for multiple players
 8        // Proper hand ranking comparisons
 9    }
10    
11    private void improveUserExperience() {
12        // Clear prompts and feedback
13        // Input validation and error handling
14        // Help text and game rules display
15        // Formatted output for readability
16    }
17}

 1// All games must implement consistent interfaces
 2public abstract class AbstractGame implements Game {
 3    protected Scanner input;
 4    protected Random random;
 5    
 6    // Common utility methods all games can use
 7    protected int getValidBetAmount(CasinoAccount account, int min, int max) {
 8        // Standardized betting input handling
 9    }
10    
11    protected void displayGameRules() {
12        // Each game implements their own rules display
13    }
14}

 1// Casino team creates integration test suite
 2@Test
 3public class CasinoIntegrationTest {
 4    @Test
 5    public void testGameRegistration() {
 6        Casino casino = new Casino();
 7        BlackjackGame blackjack = new BlackjackGame();
 8        casino.registerGame("blackjack", blackjack);
 9        
10        assertTrue(casino.hasGame("blackjack"));
11    }
12    
13    @Test
14    public void testPlayerAccountPersistence() {
15        // Verify accounts maintain balance across games
16    }
17    
18    @Test
19    public void testMultiplePlayersInSameGame() {
20        // Test concurrent player support
21    }
22}

 1// Casino team integrates all completed games
 2public class Casino {
 3    private void initializeGames() {
 4        availableGames.put("blackjack", new BlackjackGame());
 5        availableGames.put("poker", new PokerGame());
 6        availableGames.put("roulette", new RouletteGame());
 7        availableGames.put("slots", new SlotsGame());
 8        availableGames.put("trivia", new TriviaGame());
 9        availableGames.put("numberguess", new NumberGuessGame());
10    }
11    
12    public void runCasino() {
13        displayWelcome();
14        
15        while (true) {
16            String choice = getMainMenuChoice();
17            
18            switch (choice.toLowerCase()) {
19                case "play":
20                    selectAndPlayGame();
21                    break;
22                case "account":
23                    manageAccount();
24                    break;
25                case "rules":
26                    displayAllGameRules();
27                    break;
28                case "quit":
29                    displayGoodbye();
30                    return;
31                default:
32                    System.out.println("Invalid choice. Please try again.");
33            }
34        }
35    }
36}

 1// Common integration issues and solutions
 2public class IntegrationIssueResolver {
 3    // Issue 1: Games not properly updating accounts
 4    public void validateAccountUpdates() {
 5        // Ensure all games call account.updateBalance()
 6        // Verify positive/negative amount handling
 7        // Test edge cases like exact balance amounts
 8    }
 9    
10    // Issue 2: Input handling inconsistencies
11    public void standardizeInput() {
12        // Use shared Scanner instance
13        // Consistent prompt formatting
14        // Unified input validation
15    }
16    
17    // Issue 3: Game state management
18    public void manageGameState() {
19        // Proper cleanup between games
20        // Reset player states appropriately
21        // Handle interrupted games gracefully
22    }
23}

 1// Focus on making the casino enjoyable to use
 2public class UserExperienceEnhancements {
 3    public void improveMenuSystem() {
 4        System.out.println("╔══════════════════════════════════╗");
 5        System.out.println("║        ZCW CASINO ROYALE         ║");
 6        System.out.println("╠══════════════════════════════════╣");
 7        System.out.println("║ 1. Play Games                    ║");
 8        System.out.println("║ 2. View Account Balance          ║");
 9        System.out.println("║ 3. Game Rules & Help             ║");
10        System.out.println("║ 4. Exit Casino                   ║");
11        System.out.println("╚══════════════════════════════════╝");
12    }
13    
14    public void addProgressIndicators() {
15        // Show account balance changes
16        // Display win/loss streaks
17        // Game statistics and history
18    }
19}

 1// System-wide testing strategy
 2@Test
 3public class ComprehensiveSystemTest {
 4    @Test
 5    public void testFullGameplaySession() {
 6        // Simulate complete user session
 7        // Play multiple games in sequence
 8        // Verify account balance accuracy throughout
 9    }
10    
11    @Test
12    public void testEdgeCases() {
13        // Player with zero balance
14        // Maximum bet scenarios
15        // Invalid input handling
16        // Game interruption recovery
17    }
18    
19    @Test
20    public void testConcurrentMultiplayerScenarios() {
21        // Multiple players in same game
22        // Account isolation verification
23        // Fair game state management
24    }
25}

 1// Systematic debugging approach
 2public class DebuggingWorkflow {
 3    public void identifyCommonBugs() {
 4        // Off-by-one errors in card games
 5        // Integer overflow in account balances
 6        // Null pointer exceptions in player management
 7        // Input buffer issues with Scanner
 8    }
 9    
10    public void implementRobustErrorHandling() {
11        try {
12            // Game logic here
13        } catch (InvalidBetException e) {
14            System.out.println("Invalid bet amount. Please try again.");
15            // Graceful recovery logic
16        } catch (InsufficientFundsException e) {
17            System.out.println("Insufficient funds for this bet.");
18            // Alternative action suggestions
19        }
20    }
21}

 1// Performance and feature improvements
 2public class CasinoOptimizations {
 3    // Memory management improvements
 4    public void optimizeGameInstances() {
 5        // Reuse game objects where appropriate
 6        // Proper cleanup of player sessions
 7        // Efficient data structure choices
 8    }
 9    
10    // Additional features for polish
11    public void addAdvancedFeatures() {
12        // Save/load player accounts to file
13        // Game statistics and leaderboards
14        // Tournament mode for competitive play
15        // Achievement system for engagement
16    }
17}

 1/**
 2 * Comprehensive JavaDoc documentation
 3 * 
 4 * @author Team Casino Royale
 5 * @version 1.0
 6 * @since 2024-01-15
 7 * 
 8 * The ZCW Casino simulation provides a comprehensive gaming experience
 9 * with multiple game types, persistent player accounts, and robust
10 * error handling. The system is designed using object-oriented
11 * principles to ensure maintainability and extensibility.
12 */
13public class Casino {
14    /**
15     * Initializes the casino with all available games and sets up
16     * the player management system.
17     * 
18     * @throws CasinoInitializationException if games fail to load
19     */
20    public void initialize() {
21        // Implementation details
22    }
23}

 1## Code Quality Review
 2
 3### Object-Oriented Design
 4- [ ] Proper inheritance hierarchies
 5- [ ] Effective use of polymorphism
 6- [ ] Appropriate encapsulation
 7- [ ] Interface segregation principle followed
 8
 9### Code Standards
10- [ ] Consistent naming conventions
11- [ ] Proper JavaDoc documentation
12- [ ] No magic numbers or strings
13- [ ] Exception handling implemented
14
15### Testing Coverage
16- [ ] Unit tests for all public methods
17- [ ] Integration tests for game interactions
18- [ ] Edge case testing completed
19- [ ] 80%+ code coverage verified

 1// Final integration verification
 2public class FinalSystemValidation {
 3    public void runAcceptanceTests() {
 4        // Simulate real user scenarios
 5        // Verify all requirements met
 6        // Performance testing under load
 7        // User experience validation
 8    }
 9    
10    public void prepareDemonstration() {
11        // Create sample player accounts
12        // Prepare interesting game scenarios
13        // Test all user interface paths
14        // Verify error handling demonstrations
15    }
16}

 1## Demo Script Outline
 2
 3### 1. Project Overview (3 minutes)
 4- Explain casino architecture and design decisions
 5- Highlight team collaboration and role distribution
 6- Show project metrics (lines of code, test coverage)
 7
 8### 2. Technical Demonstration (7 minutes)
 9- Live casino gameplay demonstration
10- Show different game types and interactions
11- Demonstrate account management and persistence
12- Show error handling and edge case management
13
14### 3. Code Walkthrough (5 minutes)
15- Highlight interesting technical solutions
16- Show object-oriented design patterns used
17- Explain testing strategy and coverage
18- Discuss challenges overcome and lessons learned

1// Daily standup format (15 minutes each morning)
2public class DailyStandup {
3    public void shareProgress() {
4        // What I completed yesterday
5        // What I'm working on today
6        // Any blockers or help needed
7        // Integration dependencies
8    }
9}

 1// Git workflow for team collaboration
 2// 1. Each developer works on feature branches
 3git checkout -b feature/blackjack-game
 4
 5// 2. Regular commits with descriptive messages
 6git commit -m "Implement blackjack hit/stand logic with proper ace handling"
 7
 8// 3. Pull requests for code review
 9// 4. Integration branch for testing combinations
10// 5. Main branch only for verified working code

1// When integration issues arise
2public class ConflictResolution {
3    public void handleMergeConflicts() {
4        // 1. Communicate immediately with affected team members
5        // 2. Schedule 15-minute resolution meeting
6        // 3. Test integrated solution thoroughly
7        // 4. Document resolution for future reference
8    }
9}

 1// Day 2-3: Core functionality only
 2public class BlackjackGame {
 3    // Essential features:
 4    // - Basic hit/stand gameplay
 5    // - Proper win/loss determination
 6    // - Account balance updates
 7    
 8    // Day 5-6: Enhanced features if time permits:
 9    // - Double down, split, surrender
10    // - Multiple deck support
11    // - Advanced betting options
12}

1// Every evening: Integration verification
2public void dailyIntegrationCheck() {
3    // 1. All completed games integrate with casino
4    // 2. Account management works across all games
5    // 3. User interface remains consistent
6    // 4. No breaking changes to shared interfaces
7}

1// Write tests first, then implement
2@Test
3public void testPlayerWinsWithBlackjack() {
4    // Given: Player has blackjack (21 with 2 cards)
5    // When: Game ends
6    // Then: Player receives 3:2 payout
7    
8    // This test drives the implementation requirements
9}

1// User experience requirements
2public class UserExperienceStandards {
3    // Clear prompts and instructions
4    // Consistent input formats
5    // Helpful error messages
6    // Satisfying win/loss feedback
7    // Easy navigation between games
8}