2. Development Process Agile/XP

3. Planning + Issue Tracking Google Code provided efficient + effective project management Bug and defect reports Project planning Task assigning Clear communication

4. Authentication OpenID provides a safe + easy way to sign in Users can select which information to provide Familiar sign in page Services are customisable Google Facebook Yahoo

5. Client Technologies Widely used and well documented technologies + APIs for easy maintenance HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Jquery 1.6 JSON Google Maps 3.6

6. Compatibility Consistent user experience across wide range of different browsers + platforms Chrome 14 Firefox 7 Internet Explorer 9 Safari 5 Opera 11

7. User Interface Controls are simple + easy to learn Important elements are large Mice + touch devices Simple interface for less scrolling + zooming Effective use of space Map fills most of screen Less important elements are hidden

8. Promotes planning + strategy Clear symbols indicating transport options Clear station numbers promote teamwork Station Markers 42

9. User Experience Google Chat for fast communication and enhanced teamwork Before and during gameplay Text + voice Integrated + intuitive help system Available at any stage of gameplay Downloadable user guide

10. Server Java JSP Servlets

11. Game Logic Well defined structure Modular design Documented Tested

12. Reliability Thoroughly tested client + server Qunit client testing Junit game logic + servlet testing Good test coverage Risk of failure is minimised Client only provides an interface to server Game logic only on server

13. Scalability Java Servlets provide a scalable platform Game supports multiple players + games Java base runs on wide range of operating systems + hardware