this is a good example on how to use erlang OTP and build a application with gen_server.
this is made very easy because of rebar (see at github), which can setup the basic project for
you, nothing too fancy. the basics contain:
- a supervisor (see
src/game_sup.erl) - basic OTP folder structure
- application resource file etc
Also eunit is shipped with standard erl, and make test generates
the coverage (because thats defined in rebar.config).
Run make docs for to take a look at the API (always up to date).
For quick start this should get you playing:
make run
(game_server@localhost)1> game:submit(stefano, "The supersophisticated cats").
Great job stefano you have a new highscore: 18 with word "supersophisticated"!!
ok
(game_server@localhost)1> game:get_highscore().
{stefano,18,"supersophisticated"}
This repos was a learning project for me. I might be a nice resource for others.