Battle of Brains – Peer Competition App
Objective
To build a competitive e-learning platform where students challenge peers in real-time quizzes, coding challenges, or subject-based competitions, fostering engagement, knowledge retention, and healthy rivalry.
Key Features
Student Panel:
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Secure registration and login
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Challenge friends or random peers to live competitions
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Participate in multiple competition modes: multiple-choice quizzes, coding problems, or puzzles
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Timer-based rounds to encourage quick thinking
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Live score updates and leaderboard display during competitions
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Track personal performance, wins/losses, and streaks
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Achievements, badges, and XP for victories and high performance
Admin Panel:
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Create and manage competitions and question banks
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Set difficulty levels, scoring criteria, and competition duration
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Monitor real-time competitions and player activity
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Generate analytics: top performers, most played subjects, and engagement trends
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Moderate questions and detect cheating or unfair play
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React.js / Angular / Vue.js / HTML5 + CSS3 |
| Backend | Node.js + Express / Django / Python Flask |
| Database | MongoDB / PostgreSQL / Firebase |
| Real-Time Communication | Socket.IO / WebSockets (for live peer competitions) |
| Authentication | JWT / OAuth 2.0 |
| Hosting | AWS / GCP / Heroku / Firebase |
Workflow (Step-by-Step)
1. User Registration & Login
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Students create accounts and log in securely
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Access dashboard to view available competitions
2. Challenge Initiation
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Select peer(s) to challenge or join public random matches
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Choose competition mode: quiz, coding, or puzzle
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Set difficulty level and round duration
3. Real-Time Competition
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Timer starts when the competition begins
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Participants answer questions or solve problems in real-time
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Scores are updated live and displayed to all players
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Instant feedback provided after each round or question
4. Scoring & Ranking
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Points awarded based on accuracy, speed, and efficiency
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Streak bonuses and achievements for consistent performance
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Leaderboards track individual and peer rankings
5. Post-Competition Analytics
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Players review performance: correct vs incorrect answers, time taken
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Track improvement trends over multiple competitions
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Admins can export performance reports and identify top performers
6. Optional Features
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Team-based competitions for collaborative learning
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Global or weekly tournaments with leaderboards
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Rewards and badges for top performers
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Integration with XP/level-up systems for gamification