Kahoot Alternative - Dev Requirements⌗

Features⌗

University Engagement Platform (combining Kahoot, Google Classroom, and Interactive Slides).

1. Real-Time Engagement⌗

  • Join via 6-digit PIN or QR Code.
  • Screen Synchronization
  • Points based on speed and accuracy.
  • Live Leaderboard: Top players displayed after every question.
  • Instant Polls: Rapid-fire “True/False” or “A/B/C/D” checks without pre-made questions.

2. Presentation Funtionality⌗

  • Google Slides / PowerPoint/ PDF import with formatting intact.
  • Embedded Questions: Insert polls or quizzes directly between slides.

3. AI & Automation⌗

  • AI Quiz Generator: Upload lecture slides AI generates 10 questions automatically.
  • Automated Attendance: Marking students “Present” based on quiz participation.
  • Auto-Grading: Instant scores for quizzes; manual grading UI for assignments.

4. Learning Management (The “Classroom” Layer)⌗

  • Class Feeds
  • Assignment Submission: File uploads (Zip/PDF) with strict deadline enforcement.
  • Course Materials
  • Unified Gradebook

5. Question Types⌗

  • Multiple Choice: Standard 4-option questions.
  • True / False: Binary choice.
  • Type Answer: Short text input (fuzzy match).
  • Code Blocks: Syntax highlighting for C++, Python, Java.
  • Math Equations: LaTeX support for formulas.

6. Administration & System⌗

  • Self-Hosted: Deployed entirely on university servers (Intranet).
  • Single Sign-On (SSO): Log in via University Email / Workspace.
  • Student ID Validation
  • Role-Based Access: Admin, Teacher, Student, and Guest modes.
  • Analytics Export: Download class performance reports as CSV/Excel.

Preferred Tech Stack⌗

Component Preferred Technology
Frontend Next.js (typescript language)
Backend Express.js (typescript language)
Styling Tailwind CSS + Shadcn/UI
Runtime Bun (fastest js runtime)
Database PostgreSQL
ORM Drizzle/ Prisma
State Management Redux/ Zustand
CDN/ Storage S3 compatible (MinIO/ Supabase)
Websocket Socket.IO

Server Requirements⌗

Component Specifications
Processor Intel Xeon E-2436 (6 Core / 12 Thread)
Memory 32 GB DDR5 RAM
Storage 3x 2.4TB SAS HDD (7.2TB Total)
Network Onboard Dual 1GbE

Service Allocation (Single Server)⌗

Service CPU Cores RAM Storage
Frontend Server (Next.js) 2 4 GB 50 GB
Backend Server (Express.js + Bun) 2 8 GB 50 GB
Database (PostgreSQL) 1 12 GB 2000+ GB
Object Storage (MinIO) 1 4 GB 3000+ GB
Cache (Redis - Optional) 0.5 2 GB 20 GB
OS & Utilities 0.5 2 GB 50 GB
Total 6+ Cores 32 GB 5000+ GB

Note: Redis (cache server) is optional for caching but can be added later if needed for performance optimization.

Architecture Overview⌗

Offline-first is preferred, but real-time features will require WebSockets⌗

Real-time Engagement Flow (kahoot-like)⌗

Estimated Development Timeline⌗

4 months

Example timeline,

Feature Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5-6 Week 7-8 Week 9-10 Week 11-12 Week 13-14 Week 15-16
Real-Time Engagement X X X X
Presentation Functionality X X X
AI & Automation X X X
Learning Management X X X
Question Types X X X
Administration & System X X X X

Estimated Costs⌗

Sr. No. Particulars / Details Est. Hrs. Rate (BDT) Amount (BDT)
A Phase 1: Architecture & Backend Core (Critical)
1 Server Setup (Dell PowerEdge R360 Configuration, Ubuntu, RAID) 15 500 7,500
2 Database Schema Design (PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM) 15 500 7,500
3 WebSocket Engine Architecture (Socket.IO + Performance Tuning) 25 500 12,500
4 Authentication & Security (SSO, Role-Based Access Control) 20 500 10,000
B Phase 2: Frontend & Real-Time UI
5 UI Layout & Design (Shadcn/UI + Tailwind CSS) 30 250 7,500
6 Host Dashboard Dev (Quiz Creation, Lobby Management) 40 250 10,000
7 Player Interface Dev (Mobile Responsiveness, Join Logic) 25 250 6,250
8 Real-time State Synchronization (Redux/Zustand Complexity) 35 500 17,500
C Phase 3: Advanced Features
9 Slide/PDF Conversion Engine (Backend File Processing) 40 500 20,000
10 AI Quiz Generator (External API Integration & Prompt Eng.) 20 500 10,000
11 Grading System & Analytics Export (CSV/Excel) 15 250 3,750
D Phase 4: Testing & Deployment
12 Load Testing (Simulating 50+ Concurrent Users) 15 500 7,500
13 Final Deployment (Intranet DNS, Firewall Config) 10 500 5,000
14 Documentation (Admin Manual, User Guide, API Docs) 10 250 2,500
E Infrastructure Costs (Hardware & Capital) Qty Unit Cost Total
15 Dell PowerEdge R360 Rack Server 1 430,000 430,000
Specs: Intel Xeon E-2436 (6 Core), 32GB DDR5 RAM, 3x2.4TB SAS HDD
16 Domain Name / Static IP Allocation (Estimated) 1 1,000 1,000
17 API Credits (OpenAI/Gemini for AI Generator - 1 Year) 1 2,000 2,000
Sub-Total (Labor Component) 315 127,500
Sub-Total (Hardware Component) 433,000
Grand Total 560,500
Contingency (5% for price fluctuations) 28,025
TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE 588,525 BDT

References⌗