Getting Ready: The ESPNcricinfo System
Explore how to design the ESPNcricinfo system by understanding its actors, requirements, and core components. Learn to break down the system using a bottom-up approach and prepare to discuss relevant design patterns. This lesson equips you with the foundations to model real-time cricket match management effectively.
Problem definition
ESPNcricinfo is a comprehensive cricket management and broadcasting system that offers real-time and historical data for cricket matches, players, teams, and tournaments. It supports various formats, including Test, ODI, and T20 matches. The platform is designed for multiple stakeholders, admins, coaches, umpires, and commentators, each with distinct roles and responsibilities.
The system enables ball-by-ball tracking of match events, including wickets, scores, and live commentary, providing an engaging experience for viewers and analysts. The admin can add or update all statistics related to players, teams, and matches, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
ESPNcricinfo also handles tournament management, allowing the admin to add and modify tournaments, assign stadiums and match personnel, and manage team participation. For each tournament, coaches can select a squad of ...