Nicolaus Copernicus University
The classes took place at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science in Toruń.
Academic use
AlgoJudge as a case study in computer science education
In the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years, AlgoJudge provided the context for lectures, workshops and project work at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.
Academic use
A real project as a learning context
Students analysed the use case of an automated solution evaluation system, explored technologies used in modern applications and connected design decisions with collaborative software engineering practice.
Two editions
The programme ran in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years.
Lecture, workshop and project
Introductory knowledge led into case analysis and practical teamwork.
Patryk Kisielewski
Instructor and coordinator of the AlgoJudge and AlgoJudge2 courses.
Problem and use-case analysis
AlgoJudge grounded software engineering topics in a concrete system with multiple cooperating parts.
- Systems that automatically evaluate programming solutions
- Comparison of similar solutions, their strengths, weaknesses and differences
- Analysis of requirements, functionality and priorities
- Interface, data model and proof-of-concept design
Modern application technologies
The programme covered technologies and tools in the context of developing a web application.
- C# and the .NET platform
- Object-relational mapping
- TypeScript and React component libraries
- Docker containers and the Git version control system
Collaborative software development
The workshop introduction continued through project tasks and discussion of technical decisions.
- Weekly sprints and the Scrum methodology
- Design patterns and open-source licences
- Implementation, deployment and delivery automation
- Technical documentation and multiple forms of testing
Two consecutive editions
From project foundations to advanced teamwork
The official course programmes show continuity between the classes and a shift in emphasis as the analysed project developed.
2023/241000-SR-AlgoJudge
Analysis and proof of concept
The first edition focused on understanding the problem, defining requirements and preparing the project foundations.
- Analysis of existing applications
- Requirements and feature priorities
- Interface mock-ups and the data model
- Preparation of a proof of concept
2024/251000-SR-AlgoJudge2
Developing an advanced project
The second edition used a more mature project for implementation and operational practice.
- Implementation of system components
- Algorithms and protocols
- Deployment and automation
- Documentation and testing
Supporting education
Classes delivered with grant-project support
The classes were delivered thanks to a grant project of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń: „Ścieżki rozszerzone” (“Extended Paths”).
Program „Inicjatywa doskonałości – uczelnia badawcza” (Excellence Initiative – Research University, IDUB)Polish Ministry of Science and Higher EducationSource materials
Official information about the classes
Programmes for both editions and organizational information are available through the official services of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.