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+## Java
+# Compiled class file
+*.class
+
+# Log file
+*.log
+
+# BlueJ files
+*.ctxt
+
+# Mobile Tools for Java (J2ME)
+.mtj.tmp/
+
+# Package Files #
+*.jar
+*.war
+*.nar
+*.ear
+*.zip
+*.tar.gz
+*.rar
+
+# virtual machine crash logs, see http://www.java.com/en/download/help/error_hotspot.xml
+hs_err_pid*
+replay_pid*
+
+## Gradle
+# Gradle files
+.gradle
+**/build/
+!**/src/**/build/
+
+# Ignore Gradle GUI config
+gradle-app.setting
+
+# Avoid ignoring Gradle wrapper jar file (.jar files are usually ignored)
+!gradle-wrapper.jar
+
+# Avoid ignore Gradle wrappper properties
+!gradle-wrapper.properties
+
+# Cache of project
+.gradletasknamecache
+
+# Eclipse Gradle plugin generated files
+# Eclipse Core
+.project
+# JDT-specific (Eclipse Java Development Tools)
+.classpath
+
+## MacOS
+# General
+.DS_Store
+__MACOSX/
+.AppleDouble
+.LSOverride
+Icon[]
+
+# Thumbnails
+._*
+
+# Files that might appear in the root of a volume
+.DocumentRevisions-V100
+.fseventsd
+.Spotlight-V100
+.TemporaryItems
+.Trashes
+.VolumeIcon.icns
+.com.apple.timemachine.donotpresent
+
+# Directories potentially created on remote AFP share
+.AppleDB
+.AppleDesktop
+Network Trash Folder
+Temporary Items
+.apdisk
+
+## Windows
+# Windows thumbnail cache files
+Thumbs.db
+Thumbs.db:encryptable
+ehthumbs.db
+ehthumbs_vista.db
+
+# Dump file
+*.stackdump
+
+# Folder config file
+[Dd]esktop.ini
+
+# Recycle Bin used on file shares
+$RECYCLE.BIN/
+
+# Windows Installer files
+*.cab
+*.msi
+*.msix
+*.msm
+*.msp
+
+# Windows shortcuts
+*.lnk
+
+## Jenv
+.java-version
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-# README
-This is a readme file. It typically includes some information about your project.
-For more information about readmes, you can either [read a guide](https://github.com/18F/open-source-guide/blob/18f-pages/pages/making-readmes-readable.md) or have a look at the readmes of popular open-source projects such as [Swift by Apple](https://github.com/apple/swift) or [Tensorflow](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow).
+
+

+
-Readme files are typically formatted in Markdown.
-However, there are platform-specific flavors, so for this project, you can make full use of the [Gitlab markdown syntax](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/markdown.html), for example when talking about a :bug: (bug) or if your code is slow like a :snail:.
-You can also tag people using @username and reference issues using '#1', where 1 is the issue number. For more features, consult the linked Gitlab syntax guide.
+
-If you don't like reading documentation, [here's a cheatsheet](https://github.com/adam-p/markdown-here/wiki/Markdown-Cheatsheet).
+
+
Syntax Syndicate
+
Jona • Mathis • Julian • Lars
+
+
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [About the Project](#about-the-project)
+- [Repository Structure](#repository-structure)
+- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+- [Development Timeline](#development-timeline)
+
+
+## About the Project
+
+As part of the Programming Project course (CS108) for the semester FS26 at the University of Basel, we are developing a computer game implementation of the popular card game **Poker**.
+
+The project's focus lies in **networking** and distributed systems design.
+Key aspect of our implementation being the development and integration of a **custom protocol** specifically designed for **client-server communication**.
+This protocol handles game state synchronization, player actions, lobby and global chat, and real-time updates across the network.
+
+
+## Repository Structure
+
+```
+├── src/ # Source code directory
+│ ├── main/ # Application code
+│ └── test/ # Unit tests
+├── documents/ # Project resources and documentation
+│ ├── images/ # Images for README and documentation
+│ ├── docs # Documentation
+│ ├── milestones/ # Milestone deliverables (6 milestones)
+│ └── (Other resources) # Additional project materials
+└── outreach/ # Public-facing content and marketing materials
+```
+
+
+## Prerequisites
+- Java Development Kit (JDK) 25
+- Gradle (included via Gradle Wrapper)
+
+
+## Development Timeline
+
+This project spans six milestones throughout the FS26 semester, with each milestone representing a major phase in development:
+
+### **[MS-1](https://p9.dmi.unibas.ch/cs108/2026/#Milestone%201): Foundation & Design**
+- Game concept and rules presentation
+- Networking architecture overview
+- Project mockups and requirements analysis
+- Detailed project plan and team organization
+
+### **[MS-2](https://p9.dmi.unibas.ch/cs108/2026/#Milestone%202): Networking & Server Implementation**
+- Human-readable custom protocol definition and implementation
+- Server implementation with multi-client support
+- Client-server chat functionality
+- Protocol documentation and validation
+- JavaDoc code documentation and QA concepts
+
+### **[MS-3](https://p9.dmi.unibas.ch/cs108/2026/#Milestone%203): Knowledge Checkpoints**
+- Assessment of individual technical understanding through evaluation
+
+### **[MS-4](https://p9.dmi.unibas.ch/cs108/2026/#Milestone%204): Game Logic & Working Prototype**
+- Core game logic implementation
+- Playable game demo (terminal or GUI)
+- Command-line argument parsing
+- Multiple lobby support with internal chats
+- Whisper/private messaging functionality
+- Build automation and executable JAR
+
+### **[MS-5](https://p9.dmi.unibas.ch/cs108/2026/#Milestone%205): Polish & Complete User Interface**
+- Full GUI implementation with JavaFX
+- Complete game playability through UI
+- Persistent high score list
+- Comprehensive unit tests
+- Game rule enforcement
+
+### **[MS-6](https://p9.dmi.unibas.ch/cs108/2026/#Milestone%206): Final Delivery & Public Presentation**
+- *Bug-free* final demo
+- Complete GUI with all functionality
+- Outreach materials and project documentation
+- Game manual and usage instructions
+- Team logo and promotional materials
+- QA reports and lessons learned
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+# Erste Teambesprechung
+## Was gemacht wurde
+### Installation benötigter Software zur Projektleitung
+- Openproject zur Koordinattion und Dokumentierung
+- Wireguard um die lokale Kommunikation zwischen den Entwicklern zu ermöglichen
+
+### Spielidee und Name
+- Es soll ein Poker Spiel entwickelt werden (mit standard Poker Regeln)
+- Der Name der Gruppe ist "Syntax Syndicate"
+- Der Name des Spiels ist "Casono"
+- Pixel Art
+
+### Arbeitsteilung
+- Backend: Lars, Mathis
+ - Netzwerk:
+ - Logic:
+ - Engine:
+- Frontend: Jona, Julian
+ - Presentation in UI:
+ - Logic:
+- Artist: Julian, Jona
+
+
+### Netzwerkprotokoll
+- Rundenbasiert
+- Textbasiert und lesbar
+- Request udn Response (synchron)
+- Client-Server Modell
+
+#### Client:
+- Display für den Spielzustand
+- führt eigenständig Abfragen beim Server durch
+- "heartbeat" Artiger Ansatz, prüft beim Server regelmässig nach Zustandsänderungen
+- einfache Input validation
+
+#### Server:
+- Verwaltet den Spielzustand
+- Verwaltet die Spiele
+- Nimmt Anfragen entgegen und verarbeitet diese
+- Stellt global und lobby chat bereit
+- Setzt Spielregeln durch
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+# zweites Teammeeting
+
+## UI / Frontend
+- UI sketch erstellt
+- grundlegende Entscheidungen getroffen ueber den Aufbau der UI mit anschliessender Vorstellung in der gesamten Gruppe (alle zufrieden :D )
+
+## Netzwerk
+- Struktur und Aufbau des Transferprotokolls besprochen
+- Network Listener und Manager (ähnlich dem Aufbau von Discord)
+- Nachrichten IDs
+- Nutzung von hooks der "einen Listener beim Manager einhakt und die Nachricht abgreift"
+- Nutzung von Action Commands
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+# Meeting Diary
+
+This folder holds the notes and documentation of all team meetings throughout the project.
+The notes are organised by **milestones (1–6)** so that everyone can easily see what was discussed and decided at each stage. Each sub-header below links to the actual Markdown file containing the details.
+
+## Milestone 1
+### [24. February 2026](24-02.md)
+- Project idea
+- Assignment of roles
+- First draft of network protocol
+
+### [27. February 2026](27-02.md)
+- UI mockup
+- Finalizing structure of network protocol
+
+
+## Milestone 2
+*(Meeting notes to be added here when available)*
+
+
+## Milestone 3
+*(Meeting notes to be added here when available)*
+
+
+## Milestone 4
+*(Meeting notes to be added here when available)*
+
+
+## Milestone 5
+*(Meeting notes to be added here when available)*
+
+
+## Milestone 6
+*(Meeting notes to be added here when available)*
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