⭐Code Arena An OpenAI-powered IntelliJ Plugin developed for the Univesity Of Birmingham Dubai (UOBD) Google Developers Group on Campus (GDGoC) Bounty Challenge.

💡 The Concept: Gamifying the Debugging Loop Beginner developers often find IDE error messages cryptic and discouraging. Our team conceptualized and prototyped an IntelliJ plugin that transforms standard error logs into an interactive learning experience:

AI-Generated MCQs: Leverages the OpenAI API to turn real-time stack traces into multiple-choice reasoning prompts. Active Learning: Instead of just "fixing" the code, users are challenged to identify the root cause to earn points. Leaderboard Integration: Introduced a competitive concept to promote consistent coding habits and engagement.

🏆 Hackathon Achievements

• Successfully developed a functional prototype within 48 hours.
• Presented the live demo and project vision to a panel of judges.
• Navigated the steep learning curve of the IntelliJ Platform SDK, successfully configuring a complex Gradle-based development environment under tight competition deadlines.

🛠️ Tech Used Languages: Java/Kotlin

🔧Tools: IntelliJ Platform SDK, Gradle

🤖 AI & Implementation

Developed via AI-augmented workflow (ChatGPT/Claude), focusing on prompt engineering and the complex integration of the IntelliJ SDK. Our team managed the high-pressure architecture, environment setup, and Git version control to bridge the gap between AI-generated logic and a functional IDE plugin.