Sprint Challenge
Overview
This sprint challenge will test your understanding of design patterns, UML diagrams, Gradle, and File I/O. You'll apply what you've learned in a comprehensive challenge that simulates real-world backend development tasks.
Challenge Requirements
Builder Pattern
- Implement the Builder Pattern for a complex object with multiple optional parameters
- Add validation logic to ensure required fields are provided
- Create a fluent interface with method chaining
- Document your implementation with comments
UML Diagrams
- Create a class diagram showing the relationship between your classes
- Design a sequence diagram illustrating object creation using your builder
- Use proper UML notation and formatting
- Include all relevant classes, methods, and relationships
Gradle
- Configure a Gradle project with appropriate dependencies
- Set up build tasks and plugins
- Create a Gradle wrapper for your project
- Document your build configuration
File I/O
- Implement file reading and writing functionality
- Process data from input files
- Write processed data to output files
- Handle exceptions properly
- Include appropriate resource management
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be evaluated on:
- Correctness of implementation
- Code quality and organization
- Proper use of design patterns
- Accuracy of UML diagrams
- Effective use of Gradle
- File I/O implementation and error handling
- Documentation and comments
Submission Guidelines
- Fork the starter repository
- Implement the required features
- Commit your changes with clear messages
- Push your solution to your GitHub repository
- Submit your repository URL through the submission form
Important Notes
- You have 3 hours to complete this challenge
- You may use course materials and online resources
- Do not copy code directly from external sources
- If you get stuck, focus on completing partial solutions rather than nothing at all
- Document any assumptions or design decisions you make