BizzarBazzar

Full-Stack Quiz Game Platform

Python Flask SQLite Jinja2 HTML5 CSS3
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Project Overview

A comprehensive full-stack quiz game platform featuring user authentication, dynamic question generation, score tracking, and leaderboards. Built with Flask and SQLite, this project demonstrates end-to-end web application development with database design, backend logic, and responsive frontend interfaces.

Key Features

  • User authentication and session management
  • Dynamic question generation and randomization
  • Real-time score tracking and calculation
  • Global leaderboards with ranking system
  • Admin panel for content management
  • Responsive design for mobile and desktop

Technical Implementation

Backend Architecture
  • Flask Framework: RESTful API design with blueprints
  • Database: SQLite with SQLAlchemy ORM
  • Authentication: Secure password hashing with bcrypt
  • Session Management: Flask-Session for user state
Frontend
  • Template Engine: Jinja2 for dynamic content
  • Styling: Custom CSS with responsive design
  • JavaScript: AJAX for seamless user experience
Database Schema
  • Users table with authentication credentials
  • Questions table with categories and difficulty levels
  • Scores table tracking user performance
  • Leaderboard views with aggregate queries

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Preventing Quiz Cheating

Solution: Implemented server-side validation, time limits, and random question ordering to ensure fair gameplay.

Challenge: Database Performance

Solution: Added indexes on frequently queried columns and implemented caching for leaderboard data.

Challenge: User Session Security

Solution: Used secure session cookies with CSRF protection and implemented proper session timeout.

What I Learned

  • Full-stack web development with Flask
  • Database design and SQL query optimization
  • User authentication and security best practices
  • RESTful API design principles
  • Session management and state handling
  • Responsive web design techniques