Determine the different ways the system will be used. This includes main functions the system needs to perform and who will use it.
Based on the requirements and use cases, identify the main objects of the system...
These are the higher level classes responsible for full LMS flow:
Lower Level Classes:
Determine how these objects will interact with each other to fulfill the use cases...
Design inheritance trees where applicable to promote code reuse and polymorphism. This step involves identifying common attributes and behaviors that can be abstracted into parent classes...
Courses can be of different types:
ICourse =>
String instructor;
String course;
List
Quizz quizz;
getCourse, getInstructors, setInstructor
onlineCourse implements ICourse
offlineCourse implemets ICourse
. .
Assignments can be of different types: Mock, Graded, Non Graded, Practise, Outdoor etc.
Assignment =>
IAssignment:
String course;
List
Quizzes can be of different types: Timed, Not Timed, Timed MCQs, Not Timed MCQs etc.
Instructor=>
Map
Map
addCourse(course);
removeCourse(course)
addAssignment(assignment);
removeAssignment(assignment);
Student =>
List
List
ProgressTracker =>
getProgress(student, assignment);
Consider using design patterns (e.g., Factory, Singleton, Observer, Strategy) that fit the problem...
Attributes: For each class, define the attributes (data) it will hold...
Methods: Define the methods (functions) that operate on the attributes. Ensure they align with the object's responsibilities and adhere to the principle of encapsulation.
public class Car { ... } // ExampleCheck and explain whether your design adheres to solid principles (Ask interviewer what SOLID principle is if you can not recall it.)...
Explain how your design can handle changes in scale and whether it would be easily to extend with new functionalities...
Try creating a class, flow, state and/or sequence diagram using the diagramming tool. Mermaid flow diagrams can be used to represent system use cases. You can ask the interviewer bot to create a starter diagram if unfamiliar with the tool. Briefly explain your diagrams if necessary...
Critically examine your design for any flaws or areas for future improvement...