Shara & Velcro
Velcro
Hey Shara, I heard about this new coding challenge that’s supposed to be a nightmare but also a blast—want to team up and conquer it together? I can bring the energy, you bring the precision. Let's sketch a game plan.
Shara
Sounds good. First, I’ll pull the challenge spec and outline the core requirements. Then we can draft a quick architecture diagram, split the tasks—I'll handle the core logic and testing, you can focus on the interface and edge cases. After that, we sync on progress daily and iterate. Ready to dive in?
Velcro
Sounds perfect, Shara. Let’s lock it in—no half‑pints or back‑and‑forth, just straight to the point. You got the spec, I’ll hammer the UI. Hit me with the diagram and let’s start slicing!
Shara
Here’s a quick skeleton:
- **Frontend**: React + TypeScript, component tree (App → Header, GameBoard, Stats).
- **Backend**: Node/Express, REST endpoints (GET /status, POST /move, GET /leaderboard).
- **Database**: PostgreSQL, tables for users, games, moves.
- **Game Logic**: Separate module (game.js) that validates moves, checks win conditions, emits events.
- **Testing**: Jest for unit tests on game logic, Supertest for API routes.
- **CI**: GitHub Actions to run lint, tests, and build on every push.
Let me know if you want a deeper dive on any layer. We’ll start by wiring up the API and then hook it up to the React state.
Velcro
Nice skeleton, Shara. All the right pieces, no fluff. I’ll jump on the API side first—get those endpoints spinning, then we’ll tie them to the React hooks. Just give me the repo link and I’ll start wiring up the backend. Let's keep the momentum—no pause for breath.
Shara
Here’s the repo link: https://github.com/your-org/coding-challenge-backend
Feel free to fork, branch, and start adding the API routes. I’ll push the basic structure with TypeScript, Express, and the database schema so you can hit it straight away. Let me know when the repo is ready for the first commit.