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Creating a complete fantasy sports game like My11Circle requires a complex tech stack, including front-end, back-end, database management, and API integrations for real-time sports data. Below is an outline of how you can develop a basic version using Python (Django/Flask) for the backend and React.js for the frontend.

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Step 1: Tech Stack Selection

Backend

• Language: Python
• Framework: Django or Flask
• Database: PostgreSQL or MongoDB
• APIs: Sports data API (e.g., Cricket API, Football API)
• Authentication: JWT or OAuth

Frontend

• Language: JavaScript
• Framework: React.js or Next.js

Other Tools

• Hosting: AWS, Firebase, or DigitalOcean
• Version Control: GitHub

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Step 2: Setting Up Backend (Django Example)

1. Install Dependencies

pip install django djangorestframework django-cors-headers djangorestframework-simplejwt

2. Create Django Project

django-admin startproject fantasy_game
cd fantasy_game
python manage.py startapp users
python manage.py startapp fantasy

3. Define Models (Fantasy Team, Users, Players)

Edit fantasy/models.py:

from django.db import models
from django.contrib.auth.models import User

class Player(models.Model):
    name = models.CharField(max_length=100)
    team = models.CharField(max_length=50)
    role = models.CharField(max_length=50)  # Batsman, Bowler, etc.
    points = models.IntegerField(default=0)

class FantasyTeam(models.Model):
    user = models.ForeignKey(User, on_delete=models.CASCADE)
    players = models.ManyToManyField(Player)
    total_score = models.IntegerField(default=0)

4. Create REST API (Views & Serializers)

Edit fantasy/serializers.py:

from rest_framework import serializers
from .models import Player, FantasyTeam

class PlayerSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
    class Meta:
        model = Player
        fields = '__all__'

class FantasyTeamSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
    class Meta:
        model = FantasyTeam
        fields = '__all__'

Edit fantasy/views.py:

from rest_framework import viewsets
from .models import Player, FantasyTeam
from .serializers import PlayerSerializer, FantasyTeamSerializer

class PlayerViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
    queryset = Player.objects.all()
    serializer_class = PlayerSerializer

class FantasyTeamViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
    queryset = FantasyTeam.objects.all()
    serializer_class = FantasyTeamSerializer

5. Register Routes (URLs & API Endpoints)

Edit fantasy/urls.py:

from django.urls import path, include
from rest_framework.routers import DefaultRouter
from .views import PlayerViewSet, FantasyTeamViewSet

router = DefaultRouter()
router.register(r'players', PlayerViewSet)
router.register(r'teams', FantasyTeamViewSet)

urlpatterns = [
    path('', include(router.urls)),
]

Add to fantasy_game/urls.py:

from django.urls import path, include

urlpatterns = [
    path('api/', include('fantasy.urls')),
]

6. Run Migrations & Start Server

python manage.py makemigrations
python manage.py migrate
python manage.py runserver

Your backend is now running at http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/players/.

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Step 3: Setting Up Frontend (React.js Example)

1. Create React App

npx create-react-app fantasy-game-frontend
cd fantasy-game-frontend
npm install axios react-router-dom

2. Fetch Players from API

Edit src/App.js:

import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
import axios from "axios";

const App = () => {
  const [players, setPlayers] = useState([]);

  useEffect(() => {
    axios.get("http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/players/")
      .then(response => setPlayers(response.data))
      .catch(error => console.error(error));
  }, []);

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Fantasy Game Players</h1>
      <ul>
        {players.map(player => (
          <li key={player.id}>{player.name} - {player.team}</li>
        ))}
      </ul>
    </div>
  );
};

export default App;

3. Start Frontend

npm start

Your frontend is now running at http://localhost:3000.

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Step 4: Integrating Live Sports Data

You can use sports APIs like:

• RapidAPI Cricket API
• Football Data API

Example API call in Django:

import requests

def fetch_live_scores():
    response = requests.get("https://api.example.com/matches")
    return response.json()

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Step 5: Deploying the Fantasy Game

Backend Deployment (Django)

1. Host on Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean.
2. Use Gunicorn for production:

   pip install gunicorn
   

3. Deploy using Docker or directly on a cloud server.

Frontend Deployment (React)

1. Build the app:

   npm run build
   

2. Host on Vercel, Netlify, or Firebase.

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Final Thoughts

This is a basic structure for a fantasy game like My11Circle. You can extend it by adding:

• User authentication (login/signup).
• Leaderboard & point calculation system.
• Payment gateway for real-money competitions.
• Live match tracking with API integration.

Would you like me to guide you on adding a specific feature, such as real-time scoring or payment integration?