Homework Week 5 (100 points) One-way to solidify the concepts of client/server computing and interprocess communication is to develop the requirements for a computer game which plays “Rock, Paper, Scissors” using these techniques. The requirements should specify which elements of the gaming task are performed by the client and those performed by the server, which interprocess communication technique you are going to employ, and include a discussion of how information is exchanged. An actual program is not required just the design specifications. The game is normally played by two people (more are possible), and the rules are quite simple. Each player decides on one of three items, then on the count of three shows them to the other player(s) (i.e., each player pumps their fist three times, then hold out their hand in an appropriate gesture.) The items may be rock (closed fist), paper (palm open), or scissors (two finger “peace” sign), and the winner is determined by: • Paper beats rock – paper wraps rock • Rock beats scissors – rock dulls scissors • Scissors beats paper – scissors cut paper Your assignment is as follows: • Create a set of programs o No coding, just design o Rules for Rock, Paper, Scissors  If the two people choose the same symbol (rock, paper, scissors), it is a draw and they play again  If the two people choose different symbols, the winner is determined as follows: • Rock beats scissors • Scissors beats paper • Paper beats rock o Use at least two processes o Specify the interprocess communication technique used to exchange messages between the client(s) and server o You will need to answer the questions  How do you get the server’s attention (how does the process start)?  What commands will be accepted (how do you send messages)?  How are the answers provided (what is the response)? o In addition you will need to deal with the following:  Content of the message  How the messages are exchanged  How does the server respond to the message  What happens if timeout  How is the game terminated You will be graded on the completeness and robustness of your solution using the following guidelines: Client/Server Task descriptions 20 points Interprocess communication methodology 25 points Game start and end (Communication set up) 20 points Message descriptions 20 points Writing and presentation 15 points Total score 100 points