CSC/ECE 517 Spring 2024 - E2416. Reimplement the Question hierarchy

Expertiza

Expertiza is an open-source project built using Ruby on Rails. It provides a platform for instructors and students to manage, submit, and evaluate assignments and projects. Instructors can create, edit, and grade assignments, while students can collaborate in teams, submit their work, and review peers' submissions.

Objective

Firstly, by removing unnecessary partials, the goal is to streamline the codebase and eliminate redundancy. The initial implementation used partials to structure HTML, but upon analysis, it was found that the distinct functionalities of each question type made these partials redundant. By removing them, the code becomes more concise, easier to maintain, and less prone to inconsistencies.

Secondly, transitioning from returning HTML to delivering JSON objects from the models offers several advantages. This shift aims to enhance efficiency, readability, and maintainability. JSON objects are more lightweight than HTML representations, facilitating faster data transmission and reducing server load. Additionally, JSON is a widely accepted format for data interchange in modern web applications, enhancing compatibility and enabling seamless integration with various front-end frameworks or technologies.

The emphasis on comprehensive testing ensures that these modifications don't compromise the system's reliability or functionality. Rigorous testing helps identify and address any potential issues, ensuring that the code modifications maintain the system's integrity while improving its performance and adaptability to modern web development practices.