PROJECT BATTLESHIP GAME

This project is a JavaScript-based implementation of the classic game Battleship. It was created as a project for The Odin Project to practice Test Driven Development (TDD) principles. The game can be played against a computer opponent with basic AI that ensures random, legal moves.

Table of Contents

• PROJECT BATTLESHIP GAME
  • Table of Contents
  • About Game
  • Features
  • Project Highlights
  • Demo
  • Built With
  • Contributing
  • License
  • Development
  • Acknowledgments

About Game

Battleship Game is a JavaScript-driven browser game that brings the classic game of Battleship to life. Built to showcase principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD), the game allows players to engage in strategic gameplay against a computer opponent. With features like turn-based attacks, visual feedback on hits and misses, and an intuitive interface for ship placement, this project offers both interactivity and functionality.

Features

• Dynamic Ship Placement: Players can manually arrange their fleet on a grid or opt for automatic placement to start quickly.
• Gameboard Logic: Each player’s gameboard responds to hits, tracks missed attacks, and determines when a fleet is fully destroyed.
• Computer AI: The computer opponent selects random, valid coordinates to simulate realistic gameplay.
• Event-Driven Design: Actions such as attacks and turn transitions are managed through JavaScript’s event listeners, ensuring smooth and reactive gameplay.

Project Highlights

This project’s code structure emphasizes modularity and includes automated unit tests for essential game logic, making it easy to expand with additional features, like enhanced AI or a two-player mode. Each part of the game has been designed to uphold best practices in TDD, ensuring a robust and maintainable codebase.

Demo

You can demo it live at Battleship Demo.

Built With

• JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Jest (for unit testing)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your changes to your fork.
5. Create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT LICENSE.

Development

1. Add tests for GameController, GameRound, and HardComputer
2. Polish HardComputer getAttack method
3. Add background sound and sound effects
4. Add settings page
5. Add game statics and achievements

Acknowledgments

• The Odin Project: For the curriculum that guided the development of this project.
• Material Design Icons: For the icon library used in the application. Icons can be found at Material Design Icons.
• Initial concept based on the classic Battleship board game.