Project Overview
SkipBo is a sophisticated card game implementation developed in Java, featuring a text-based user interface (TUI). The project demonstrates advanced programming concepts including networking capabilities, multithreading for concurrent client handling, and a robust game engine.
Key Features
- Text-Based User Interface: Intuitive TUI for player interaction
- Networking: Multiplayer support with server-client architecture
- Multithreading: Efficient handling of multiple players simultaneously
- Game Logic: Complete implementation of SkipBo card game rules
- Object-Oriented Design: Clean, modular code architecture
Technical Stack
Learning Outcomes
This project showcases understanding of:
- Advanced Java programming paradigms
- Network communication protocols
- Thread synchronization and management
- Game state management
- Software architecture and design patterns
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Development Challenges
Implementing a multiplayer card game required solving complex problems around game state synchronization, player turn management, and network reliability. The use of multithreading ensured smooth gameplay for multiple concurrent players.
Future Enhancements
Potential improvements include a graphical user interface (GUI), persistent game statistics, AI opponents, and enhanced network security features. These additions would further elevate the user experience and gameplay depth.