BOUNTYI thought hard about what I can outsource at this stage and the answer is: unfortunately, not much.
Still, I think, I found a task, which is both simple and can be used later as a foundation for many useful services. It's not required at this point, but I want to start looking for good programmers for long-term collaboration on the Simcoin project, and since good programmers are so hard to find, I better start early
So here's the task: a simple PHP/MySQL tool for monitoring Simcoin network health and various parameters.
It's just a simple database with 2 PHP files: one cron to send out UDP packets to servers from the database, collect statistics and save back into the database. The other is index.php to display those stats.
I am not limiting you in any way. Part of what I'd like to test is the ability to design things, so practically everything about how you build this system is up to you.
Currently, there is only one test server at 81.17.19.136:7812, it will simulate packet drop so you could measure the drop rate. You should measure the ping too.
Send a UDP packet of 16 random bytes to it, it will reply and the 4 bytes at offset 8 will be the server's
time. You need to record this in the database too.
That's it.
Rules:- You must not be on my ignore list. If in doubt - send me a PM, if I reply, you are Ok, otherwise don't bother, I am not gonna work with you.
- You must use your real account here, sockpuppets won't do.
- First 5 people, who submit a functioning system will be paid 0.04 BTC + 50,000 simcoins each.
- Submit via PM, so nobody can use your code to complete their task. Provide your Bitcoin address and account ID on the IPO site (can be empty).
- It doesn't have to be complicated or pretty, I just want to assess your abilities as a developer. If you're good, more work will be coming your way
- All elements in your code must be public domain. If you are using a commercial design template, for example, you are disqualified.
Yes, the bounty is rather small, but it's my first one, not sure what to expect. Plus I am paying all 5 people, not the best one. This is also a simple, test task - if your code is not good, I'll have to throw it away. And I cannot use the IPO funds until it's closed, so I am paying you out of my own, tiny pocket
So, let see how it will go.
