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TicTacTurbo

Welcome to TicTacTurbo, a dynamic multiplayer tic-tac-toe game web application that takes your gaming experience to the next level. Engage in intense matches, forge rivalries, and rise through the ranks as you sharpen your tactics and dominate the grid. Are you ready to become the ultimate XOXO tactician?

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Technologies Used
  3. Architecture
  4. Installation
  5. Usage
  6. Contributing
  7. Reporting Issues
  8. Feedback
  9. Upcoming Scope and Features

Introduction

TicTacTurbo is a web application that brings a dynamic and engaging multiplayer experience to the classic tic-tac-toe game. With real-time interaction powered by Socket.io, players can challenge each other, test their strategies, and have fun together. The application is built using React.js for the frontend, Node.js for the backend, and Express.js as the web application framework.

Technologies Used

TicTacTurbo is built using the following technologies:

  • React.js: A popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. React's component-based approach allows for efficient and reusable UI components.
  • Node.js: A JavaScript runtime that enables server-side development. Node.js provides a non-blocking, event-driven architecture, making it well-suited for scalable web applications.
  • Express.js: A minimal and flexible web application framework for Node.js. Express.js simplifies the development of server-side applications and enables routing and middleware integration.
  • Socket.io: A library that enables real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers. Socket.io is used to power the interactive multiplayer functionality in TicTacTurbo.

Architecture

TicTacTurbo follows a client-server architecture, with the frontend and backend communicating over HTTP and WebSocket protocols. Here's an overview of the architecture:

  • Frontend: The frontend of TicTacTurbo is built using React.js. It handles the user interface, rendering the game board, and updating the UI based on user interactions. Socket.io enables real-time communication with the server, allowing for multiplayer functionality.
  • Backend: The backend is implemented using Node.js and Express.js. It handles game logic, player matchmaking, and data persistence. Socket.io facilitates real-time communication between players, ensuring a seamless multiplayer experience.

The client-server communication flow in TicTacTurbo is as follows:

  1. The client (web browser) sends HTTP requests to the server to load the initial game interface.
  2. The server responds with the required HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files for the frontend.
  3. The client renders the game board and establishes a WebSocket connection with the server using Socket.io.
  4. When a player makes a move, the client sends the move details to the server over the WebSocket connection.
  5. The server validates the move, updates the game state, and broadcasts the updated state to all connected players.
  6. The clients receive the updated game state and reflect it in the UI, allowing players to see each other's moves in real-time.
  7. The process continues until a player wins the game or it ends in a draw.

Installation

To install and run TicTacTurbo locally, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/shubhamlakheraa/tic-tac-turbo.git

  2. Navigate to the project directory: cd tic-tac-turbo

  3. Install the dependencies for the frontend:

    • cd client
    • npm install

  4. Install the dependencies for the backend:

    • cd ../server
    • npm install

  5. Start the frontend and backend servers respectively:

    • npm run dev and npm run watch

The TicTacTurbo application will be accessible at `` in your web browser.

Usage

Once the TicTacTurbo application is running, follow these steps to start playing:

  1. Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5173/.
  2. Enter your name and generate invite code.
  3. Send the invite code to your opponent, opponent will join the room entering the invite code.
  4. Wait for another player to join the game.
  5. Once both players are connected, take turns making moves on the game board.
  6. The game will continue until one player wins or it ends in a draw.
  7. Enjoy the fast-paced, dynamic multiplayer tic-tac-toe experience!

Contributing

TicTacTurbo is an open-source project, and contributions are welcome. If you would like to contribute to the project, please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
  2. Create a new branch with a descriptive name: git checkout -b my-feature.
  3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -am 'Add new feature'.
  4. Push the changes to your forked repository: git push origin my-feature.
  5. Open a pull request on the original repository.

Please ensure that your code adheres to the project's coding conventions and includes appropriate tests.

Reporting Issues

If you encounter any issues while using TicTacTurbo, please open an issue on the GitHub repository. Provide a clear description of the problem, steps to reproduce it, and any relevant error messages or logs. Your feedback will help improve the application.

Feedback

We value your feedback and suggestions. If you have any ideas, feature requests, or general feedback about TicTacTurbo, please reach out to us. You can open an issue on the GitHub repository or join relevant communities to share your thoughts and engage with other users and contributors.

Upcoming Scope and Features

We are continuously working on enhancing TicTacTurbo and plan to introduce the following features in the future:

  • Leaderboards: Compete with other players and climb the ranks to prove your tic-tac-toe skills.
  • Customizable Avatars: Personalize your gaming experience by choosing unique avatars.
  • AI Opponent: Play against an AI-powered opponent with different difficulty levels.
  • Tournaments: Participate in exciting tournaments and challenge players from around the world.

Stay tuned for these exciting updates and more as we strive to provide you with the best multiplayer tic-tac-toe experience!