AI-Powered Quiz Game Platform

Architected and developed a complete AI-powered quiz platform using Next.js 14 and TypeScript, featuring real-time multiplayer gameplay, automatic question generation from documents, and comprehensive game session management.

Key Features:

• AI Question Generation - Upload PDF/DOCX/PPTX files, AI creates multiple-choice quizzes automatically

• Real-time Multiplayer - WebSocket-powered live gameplay supporting hundreds of concurrent players

• 6-Character Game Codes - Simple session joining with no account required for players

• Live Leaderboards - Real-time scoring and rankings with speed-based bonus points

• Game Session Management - Host controls with configurable time limits and question settings

• Player Dashboard - Quiz creation, session history, and detailed analytics

• Mobile Responsive - Fully optimized gameplay experience across all devices

Technical Implementation:

• Frontend Architecture - Next.js 14 App Router with TypeScript and server components

• Real-time Communication - WebSocket singleton pattern with automatic reconnection

• State Management - Zustand for global game state with React Context for session data

• AI Integration - Document processing and question generation API integration

• Game Flow Management - Complex multi-state gameplay handling (lobby, question, answer, results)

• Animation Framework - Framer Motion for smooth transitions and micro-interactions

• UI Components - shadcn/ui with Tailwind CSS for consistent design system

• Performance - Optimized for <100ms latency with efficient WebSocket message handling

Impact:

Created a complete quiz platform from concept to deployment, demonstrating expertise in real-time applications, complex state management, and AI integration. Built scalable WebSocket architecture handling hundreds of simultaneous game sessions with seamless player synchronization.