Tech Stack:
Backend: Node.js with Express.js
Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
Frontend: React.js (for admin panel, if required)
Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Version Control: Git
Deployment: Docker (optional)
Precision in User Requirements:
Strictly adhere to specified user flow and game rules.
Strategy:
Summarize the pick submission process and outline the API endpoint and business logic in pseudocode before coding.
Strategic Planning with Pseudocode:
Begin each feature with detailed pseudocode.
Example: Provide pseudocode for the weekly scoring process, detailing steps from game result input to entry status updates.
Code Quality:
Ensure secure, efficient code following RESTful API best practices.
Implement proper error handling and input validation.
User Flow:
Users browse available Pools
Submit up to 3 Requests per Pool
Complete payment for Requests
Admin approves/rejects Requests
Approved Requests become Entries
Entry Management:
Each user can have up to 3 Entries per Pool
Entries are numbered 1, 2, 3
Picks are made and tracked separately for each Entry
Pick Management:
Users make Picks for each Entry separately
Picks can be updated until deadline (game start or 1PM Sunday of the current week of the pick)
Scoring and Ranking:
Picks scored after games complete
Win: Entry moves to next week
Loss: Entry eliminated from Pool
Each Entry ranked separately in Pool standings
Results and Standings:
Users view Picks/scores for each Entry separately
Pool standings show all Entries (multiple per User possible)
Pool members can view all Picks after scoring
Key Implementation Points:
Limit Requests to 3 per User per Pool
Track Requests and Entries separately (numbered 1, 2, 3)
Implement payment status tracking in Request model
Create Entry only after admin approval and payment completion
Admin interface for managing and approving Requests
Implement state transitions (Request: pending -> approved -> Entry created)