Tier 2
Series 106
106F: The Checksum
"Players lie. If you save "Gold: 999" in a text file, a player will open it and type "Gold: 999999". An Engineer adds a Checksum (Hash) to detect if the file was modified outside the game."
The Concept: Data Integrity
Verifying the file has not been tampered with.
* **Hash:** A mathematical signature of the data.
* **Logic:** Save Data + Hash. On Load, calculate new Hash. If they don't match, delete the save.
* **Hash:** A mathematical signature of the data.
* **Logic:** Save Data + Hash. On Load, calculate new Hash. If they don't match, delete the save.
Red Flag Detected
The AI Trap: "The Open Book"
You ask the AI: "Prevent cheating."
// AI-Generated Code: Obfuscation // "Name the file something hidden like .system" // Audit Fail: Security through obscurity fails instantly.
This is "Fake Security." Hiding the file does not stop a user from finding and editing it.
Elite Telemetry
Research shows "Elite" teams achieve 15% faster lead times by keeping AI on a "very tight leash."
- Small Batches Solving one problem at a time prevents logic drift.
- Modular Design Localizing the "blast radius" of AI changes.
- Tight Loops Rapid iteration with constant code review.
The Engineer's Correction
Corrective Protocol
// Corrected: Tamper Proofing
// (Conceptual Code)
if (CalculateHash(json) != savedHash) Debug.LogError("Cheater!");
Your Pilot Command
> Capstone Mission: Audit the architecture of the game management system for scalability.