Pixel Punch-Out WebSocket Server

Welcome to the Pixel Punch-Out WebSocket Server repository! This server handles real-time game events, player matchmaking, and other essential backend services for the Pixel Punch-Out game.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
• Usage
• Contributing
• Contact

Introduction

The Pixel Punch-Out WebSocket Server is responsible for managing real-time interactions between players in the Pixel Punch-Out game. This includes handling game events, player matchmaking, and maintaining the state of the game. Built with Node.js and Socket.io, it ensures low-latency communication and a seamless gaming experience.

Features

• Real-Time Game Events: Handles game events in real-time for a smooth gaming experience.
• Player Matchmaking: Manages player matchmaking to ensure balanced games.
• State Management: Maintains the state of the game and synchronizes it across connected clients.
• Scalable Architecture: Designed to support a large number of concurrent players.

Technologies Used

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• WebSockets: Socket.io
• Environment Variables Management: dotenv
• HTTP Client: axios

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yigitocak/Pixel-Punch-Out-Websocket-Server.git
   cd Pixel-Punch-Out-Websocket-Server

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add your environment variables.

   BACKEND_URL=your_backend_url
   SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key

4. Run the server:

   npm start

Usage

Once the server is running, it will handle real-time game events, player matchmaking, and other backend tasks. Connect your front-end application to this backend to utilize these services.

WebSocket Events

• Connection:

  • When a player connects to the server, they are added to the game if there is space available. If the room is full, the connection is refused.

• Player Actions:

  • The server listens for player actions such as movement and updates the game state accordingly. These actions are communicated in real-time to other connected players.

• Game Loop:

  • The server runs a game loop at regular intervals to update the state of the game, apply physics, and synchronize the state across all clients.

Example WebSocket Event Handlers

• Handle Connection:

  this.io.on("connection", (socket) => {
    console.log(`A user connected: ${socket.id}`);
    // Handle player addition, listeners, etc.
  });

• Handle Player Movement:

  socket.on("move", (data) => {
    // Update player position based on input data
  });

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here’s how you can help:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/your-feature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add some feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/your-feature
5. Create a Pull Request.

Contact

Have questions or feedback? Let’s connect!

• Yigit Ocak: LinkedIn - Email
• Owen Orcan: LinkedIn - Email