Elevatron Java Challenge

This is an elevator simulator program written in Java which simulates multiple humans using multi-elevator system across several floors and visualizes everything on a screen in a realtime.

The simulator contains everything except an elevator controller implemented. The controller which is included into a package - randomly blinks lights, opens and closes shaft doors and causes humans to fall into the elevator shaft :(

Your goal is to implement such a controller, save human lives and last, but not least, learn how to program state machines in Java!

Random controller (included)	Your solution
	Best solution will be published here!

The program is created for educational purposes to encourage everyone who learns software engineers to practice with building state machines.

Instructions for Ubuntu 18 and IntelliJ IDEA:

1. Install JDK 8, Java FX and git

sudo apt -y install openjdk-8-jdk openjfx git

2. Install IntelliJ IDEA: https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/

3. Fork this repository to your GitHub account and upload your Controller.java

• Don't have GitHub account? Go to https://github.com/join and register one
• Press Fork button on https://github.com/autodelete/elevatron

4. Clone repository to your machine

git clone https://github.com/YOUR-GITHUB-USER_ID/elevatron

5. Open cloned repository directory with IDEA

6. Configure IntelliJ:

• File -> Project Structure -> Platform Settings -> SDKs -> Add openjdk-8 with /usr/lib/jvm/java-8-openjdk-amd64
• File -> Project Structure -> Platform Settings -> Global Libraries -> Add -> Java -> /usr/lib/jvm/java-8-openjdk-amd64/jre/lib/ext/jfxrt.jar
• File -> Project Structure -> Project Settings -> Project -> Project SDK -> Select openjdk-8

7. Solve the challenge

• add your code into src/elevatron/controller/Controller.java

8. Upload your solution

git add src/elevatron/controller/Controller.java
git commit
git push

Have issues?

Submit a bug or question to https://github.com/autodelete/elevatron/issues

Like the idea and want to contribute?

You're more than welcome! Please send your pull requests! Areas needing improvement:

• Add instructions for MacOS and Windows
• Cleaner structure of JavaFX/UI code
• Adding realistic graphics