✨ Welcome to Transcendence ✨

Challenge your friends in real-time matches, track your progress, and climb the leaderboard in this reimagined classic arcade experience.

🎯 Project Overview

Transcendence is a real-time multiplayer Pong game built as the final project of the 42 School common core. This single-page application combines modern web technologies with classic arcade gameplay, featuring tournaments, live chat, and comprehensive user management.

🏗️ Architecture

Frontend: TypeScript + Tailwind CSS
Backend: Fastify (Node.js)
Deployment: Docker (single command deployment)
Database: SQLite with hashed passwords
Security: HTTPS/WSS connections throughout

✨ Core Features

🎮 Game Mechanics

• Real-time Multiplayer: Play Pong against other players with smooth, responsive controls
• Tournament System: Automated matchmaking with clear bracket visualization
• Player Registration: Alias-based system for tournament participation
• Match Scheduling: Automated notification system for upcoming games

🔐 Authentication & Security

• OAuth 2.0: Secure authentication via GitHub
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Additional security layer with one-time codes
• JWT Tokens: Secure session management and API route protection
• Form Validation: Server-side input validation for all user interactions

💬 Live Chat System

• Direct Messaging: Send private messages to other players
• User Blocking: Control who can message you
• Game Invitations: Challenge players directly from chat
• Tournament Notifications: Automatic alerts for upcoming matches
• Profile Access: View player stats and info through chat interface

📊 Statistics & Analytics

• User Dashboards: Personal gaming statistics and performance metrics
• Game History: Detailed match records and outcomes
• Data Visualization: Charts and graphs for clear insights
• Performance Tracking: Monitor your progress over time

🔧 Monitoring & Operations

• Prometheus: Real-time metrics collection and system health monitoring
• Grafana: Custom dashboards for performance visualization
• Alert System: Proactive issue detection and notifications
• Historical Data: Long-term metric storage and analysis

🌍 Internationalization

• Multi-language Support: Available in 3+ languages
• Seamless Switching: Easy language selection for global accessibility

🚀 Quick Start

make

Access the application at https://localhost:8080

Make sure Docker is installed and running on your system before launching the application.