AskMe v2 is an enhanced version of the original file-based C++ program designed to facilitate a question-and-answer system where users can ask questions and receive answers from others. This version has been refactored to strictly follow object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, ensuring better encapsulation, modularity, and maintainability. The system supports multiple users simultaneously, retains previous states, and ensures real-time visibility of updates.
- Sign Up: Users can create a new account by providing their name, email, username, and password.
- Login/Logout: Users can log in to access their account and log out when done.
- Anonymous Questions: Users can opt to allow or disallow anonymous questions.
- Print Questions: Users can print questions directed to them, from them, or view feed questions.
- Ask Questions: Users can post questions to others.
- Answer Questions: Users can respond to questions posed to them.
- Delete Questions: Users can delete their own questions or entire threads.
- Support for Threads: Users can answer questions within threads, with each original question acting as a parent for its respective thread.
- Unique IDs: Each user and question is assigned a unique system-generated ID.
- Thread Management: Deleting a parent question will remove the entire thread.
- Access Control: Users can only view and edit their own questions. Actions such as removing a question asked to someone else are prohibited.
- AskMeSystem: Manages the overall system state, including user and question management.
- UserManager: Handles user-related functionalities including login, signup, and user operations.
- QuestionManager: Manages question-related functionalities including asking, answering, and deleting questions.
- Question: Represents a question with properties and methods for manipulation.
- User: Represents a user with properties and methods for interaction.
- HelperFunction: Contains utility functions to assist with various operations.
- View: Handles the user interface and interaction.
- Encapsulation: Private and public sections with appropriate use of setters and getters.
- Const Correctness: Functions and parameters use
constwhere applicable. - Low Coupling: Minimized dependencies between classes.
- Separation of Concerns: View is separated from the model.
- main.cpp: Contains the main program logic and user interface.
- AskMeSystem.h/cpp: Manages the overall system state.
- UserManager.h/cpp: Handles user-related functionalities.
- QuestionManager.h/cpp: Manages question-related functionalities.
- Question.h/cpp: Represents a question.
- User.h/cpp: Represents a user.
- HelperFunction.h/cpp: Contains utility functions.
- View.h/cpp: Handles the user interface.
- C++ Compiler (e.g., GCC, Clang)
- Standard C++ Library
- Login or Sign Up: Start by logging into an existing account or signing up for a new one.
- Ask Questions: Use the interface to post new questions.
- Answer Questions: View and respond to questions directed to you.
- Manage Questions: Print, delete, or view questions and threads as needed.
- Parallel Session Demo: A demonstration of parallel sessions will be added in the next update.
- Enhanced Security: Improvements to user authentication and data protection.
- UI Enhancements: Better user interface for easier navigation and use.
- Special thanks to Mostafa S. Ibrahim for his guidance and project inspiration.
Feel free to contribute to this project by forking the repository and submitting pull requests. For any issues or suggestions, please open an issue in the GitHub repository.