Enhance README formatting and add architecture section

Updated README to improve formatting and add UML diagram section.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+name: 🐛 Bug Report
+about: Create a report to help us improve Pong Reloaded
+title: '[BUG] '
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '...'
+3. Scroll down to '...'
+4. See error
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Environment (please complete the following information):**
+- OS: [e.g. Windows 11]
+- Display Resolution: [e.g. 1920x1080]
+- Graphic Settings used: [e.g. Fullscreen, VSync, 60fps]
+
+**Additional Context**
+Add any other context about the problem here (e.g. logs from the F7 Developer Console).

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: ✨ Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea or enhancement for Pong Reloaded
+title: '[FEATURE] '
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm frustrated when [...]
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

.github/workflows/codeql.yml

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+# For most projects, this workflow file will not need changing; you simply need
+# to commit it to your repository.
+#
+# You may wish to alter this file to override the set of languages analyzed,
+# or to provide custom queries or build logic.
+#
+# ******** NOTE ********
+# We have attempted to detect the languages in your repository. Please check
+# the `language` matrix defined below to confirm you have the correct set of
+# supported CodeQL languages.
+#
+name: "CodeQL Advanced"
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [ "master" ]
+  pull_request:
+    branches: [ "master" ]
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '17 11 * * 1'
+
+jobs:
+  analyze:
+    name: Analyze (${{ matrix.language }})
+    # Runner size impacts CodeQL analysis time. To learn more, please see:
+    #   - https://gh.io/recommended-hardware-resources-for-running-codeql
+    #   - https://gh.io/supported-runners-and-hardware-resources
+    #   - https://gh.io/using-larger-runners (GitHub.com only)
+    # Consider using larger runners or machines with greater resources for possible analysis time improvements.
+    runs-on: ${{ (matrix.language == 'swift' && 'macos-latest') || 'ubuntu-latest' }}
+    permissions:
+      # required for all workflows
+      security-events: write
+
+      # required to fetch internal or private CodeQL packs
+      packages: read
+
+      # only required for workflows in private repositories
+      actions: read
+      contents: read
+
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        include:
+        - language: actions
+          build-mode: none
+        - language: c-cpp
+          build-mode: autobuild
+        # CodeQL supports the following values keywords for 'language': 'actions', 'c-cpp', 'csharp', 'go', 'java-kotlin', 'javascript-typescript', 'python', 'ruby', 'rust', 'swift'
+        # Use `c-cpp` to analyze code written in C, C++ or both
+        # Use 'java-kotlin' to analyze code written in Java, Kotlin or both
+        # Use 'javascript-typescript' to analyze code written in JavaScript, TypeScript or both
+        # To learn more about changing the languages that are analyzed or customizing the build mode for your analysis,
+        # see https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/code-scanning/creating-an-advanced-setup-for-code-scanning/customizing-your-advanced-setup-for-code-scanning.
+        # If you are analyzing a compiled language, you can modify the 'build-mode' for that language to customize how
+        # your codebase is analyzed, see https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/code-scanning/creating-an-advanced-setup-for-code-scanning/codeql-code-scanning-for-compiled-languages
+    steps:
+    - name: Checkout repository
+      uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+    # Add any setup steps before running the `github/codeql-action/init` action.
+    # This includes steps like installing compilers or runtimes (`actions/setup-node`
+    # or others). This is typically only required for manual builds.
+    # - name: Setup runtime (example)
+    #   uses: actions/setup-example@v1
+
+    # Initializes the CodeQL tools for scanning.
+    - name: Initialize CodeQL
+      uses: github/codeql-action/init@v4
+      with:
+        languages: ${{ matrix.language }}
+        build-mode: ${{ matrix.build-mode }}
+        # If you wish to specify custom queries, you can do so here or in a config file.
+        # By default, queries listed here will override any specified in a config file.
+        # Prefix the list here with "+" to use these queries and those in the config file.
+
+        # For more details on CodeQL's query packs, refer to: https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/code-scanning/automatically-scanning-your-code-for-vulnerabilities-and-errors/configuring-code-scanning#using-queries-in-ql-packs
+        # queries: security-extended,security-and-quality
+
+    # If the analyze step fails for one of the languages you are analyzing with
+    # "We were unable to automatically build your code", modify the matrix above
+    # to set the build mode to "manual" for that language. Then modify this step
+    # to build your code.
+    # ℹ️ Command-line programs to run using the OS shell.
+    # 📚 See https://docs.github.com/en/actions/using-workflows/workflow-syntax-for-github-actions#jobsjob_idstepsrun
+    - name: Run manual build steps
+      if: matrix.build-mode == 'manual'
+      shell: bash
+      run: |
+        echo 'If you are using a "manual" build mode for one or more of the' \
+          'languages you are analyzing, replace this with the commands to build' \
+          'your code, for example:'
+        echo '  make bootstrap'
+        echo '  make release'
+        exit 1
+
+    - name: Perform CodeQL Analysis
+      uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@v4
+      with:
+        category: "/language:${{matrix.language}}"

.github/workflows/msbuild.yml

@@ -38,4 +38,10 @@ jobs:
       working-directory: ${{env.GITHUB_WORKSPACE}}
       # Add additional options to the MSBuild command line here (like platform or verbosity level).
       # See https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/msbuild/msbuild-command-line-reference
-      run: msbuild /m /p:Configuration=${{env.BUILD_CONFIGURATION}} ${{env.SOLUTION_FILE_PATH}}
+      run: msbuild /m /p:Configuration=${{env.BUILD_CONFIGURATION}} /p:Platform=x64 ${{env.SOLUTION_FILE_PATH}}
+
+    - name: Upload Build Artifact
+      uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+      with:
+        name: pong-reloaded-exe
+        path: x64/Release/pong-reloaded.exe

LICENSE.txt

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 MIT License
 
-Copyright (c) [year] [fullname]
+Copyright (c) 2026 Dr20Ervin
 
 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
 of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal

README.md

@@ -1,11 +1,19 @@
-# 🏓 Pong Reloaded
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="icon.svg" alt="Pong Reloaded Logo" width="128" height="128" />
+</p>
 
-A classic arcade game rebuilt from the ground up using **Modern C++ (C++20)** and the **Raylib** library. Designed with performance, customization, and modularity in mind.
+<h1 align="center">🏓 Pong Reloaded</h1>
 
-[![C++ Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Language-C%2B%2B20-blue?logo=c%2B%2B&style=flat-square)](https://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/compiler_support/20)
-[![Raylib](https://img.shields.io/badge/Framework-Raylib--5.0-red?style=flat-square)](https://www.raylib.com/)
-[![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Windows-0078d7?logo=windows&style=flat-square)](https://www.microsoft.com/windows)
-[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green?style=flat-square)](LICENSE.txt)
+<p align="center">
+  A classic arcade game rebuilt from the ground up using <strong>Modern C++ (C++20)</strong> and the <strong>Raylib</strong> library. Designed with performance, customization, and modularity in mind.
+</p>
+
+<p align="center">
+  <a href="https://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/compiler_support/20"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Language-C%2B%2B20-blue?logo=c%2B%2B&style=flat-square" alt="C++ Version" /></a>
+  <a href="https://www.raylib.com/"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Framework-Raylib--5.0-red?style=flat-square" alt="Raylib" /></a>
+  <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/windows"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Windows-0078d7?logo=windows&style=flat-square" alt="Platform" /></a>
+  <a href="LICENSE.txt"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green?style=flat-square" alt="License" /></a>
+</p>
 
 ---
 
@@ -38,6 +46,18 @@ The key goals of this project:
 
 ---
 
+## 📐 Architecture & System Design
+
+To ensure modularity, high performance, and clear separation of concerns, **Pong Reloaded** is built around a decoupled Object-Oriented design. 
+
+Below is the UML class diagram outlining the relationships between the game entities, screen controllers, state management, and resource loaders:
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="UML.svg" alt="Pong Reloaded UML Diagram" width="100%" />
+</p>
+
+---
+
 ## 💾 Quick Install & Play
 
 No installers, DLLs, or complex dependency installations are required! 
@@ -99,4 +119,4 @@ The graphical and audio resources used in this game were curated from the open-s
 
 ## 📄 License
 
-This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE.txt).
+This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE.txt).

assets/README.md

@@ -1,16 +0,0 @@
-# Asset Credits & Attribution
-
-The multimedia resources (graphics, sprites, and audio files) contained within this folder are not my personal creations. They have been curated and adapted from the open-source community for educational development.
-
-## Original Source Information
-* **Project:** Moddable Pong
-* **Author / Creator:** Endless OS Foundation & Endless Studios
-* **Website:** [endlessos.org](https://endlessos.org)
-* **Source Code Repository:** [github.com/endlessm/moddable-pong](https://github.com/endlessm/moddable-pong/)
-
----
-
-## Usage Notice
-These assets are integrated strictly for non-commercial, academic layout validation and development milestones. This work is part of a student engineering project within the **Helios Additional_activity** initiative at the **Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN) - Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ETTI)**.
-
-All rights, ownership, and copyrights belong entirely to the original creators at the Endless OS Foundation.

src/main.cpp

@@ -3,13 +3,14 @@
 #include "menu.h"
 #include "resource.h"
 
-constexpr const char* gameVersion = "0.9.1";
+// Application Version Metadata
+constexpr const char* gameVersion = "1.0";
 
-// Define global colors
-Color Green = Color{ 38, 185, 154, 255 };
-Color Dark_Green = Color{ 20, 160, 133, 255 };
+// Global Theme Color Configurations
+Color Green       = Color{ 38, 185, 154, 255 };
+Color Dark_Green  = Color{ 20, 160, 133, 255 };
 Color Light_Green = Color{ 129, 204, 184, 255 };
-Color Yellow = Color{ 243, 213, 91, 255 };
+Color Yellow      = Color{ 243, 213, 91, 255 };
 
 std::vector<std::string> logHistory;
 std::mutex logMutex;
@@ -184,10 +185,14 @@ int main() {
         case GameState::MainMenu:
         {
             mainMenu.Draw();
+            
+            // Render navigation controls hint
             int menuHintWidth = MeasureText("Use UP/DOWN to navigate | ENTER to select", 20);
             DrawText("Use UP/DOWN to navigate | ENTER to select",
                 screen_width / 2 - menuHintWidth / 2,
                 screen_height - 80, 20, WHITE);
+            
+            // Render version string in bottom-left corner
             DrawText(TextFormat("v%s", gameVersion), 20, screen_height - 40, 20, LIGHTGRAY);
             break;
         }

src/menu.cpp

@@ -24,12 +24,28 @@ void Menu::Draw() {
     int screenWidth = GetScreenWidth();
     int screenHeight = GetScreenHeight();
 
-    // Menu title and elements rendering
-    DrawText(title.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(title.c_str(), 60) / 2, screenHeight / 4, 60, WHITE);
+    // Render Menu Title (aligned down for balanced spacing)
+    DrawText(title.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(title.c_str(), 60) / 2, screenHeight / 4 + 20, 60, WHITE);
 
-    for (int i = 0; i < static_cast<int>(options.size()); i++) {
+    int numOptions = static_cast<int>(options.size());
+    int spacing = 60;
+    
+    // Isolate "Back" buttons at the bottom; group all other menu items in the center
+    bool separateLast = (!options.empty() && options.back() == "Back");
+    int groupCount = separateLast ? (numOptions - 1) : numOptions;
+    
+    // Center grouped options vertically
+    int startY = (screenHeight / 2) - (((groupCount - 1) * spacing) / 2);
+
+    for (int i = 0; i < numOptions; i++) {
         Color textColor = (i == selectedIndex) ? YELLOW : WHITE;
-        DrawText(options[i].c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(options[i].c_str(), 40) / 2, screenHeight / 2 + (i * 60), 40, textColor);
+        if (separateLast && i == numOptions - 1) {
+            // Render separated "Back" action button at the bottom of the screen
+            DrawText(options[i].c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(options[i].c_str(), 40) / 2, screenHeight - 120, 40, textColor);
+        } else {
+            // Render standard grouped options in the center
+            DrawText(options[i].c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(options[i].c_str(), 40) / 2, startY + (i * spacing), 40, textColor);
+        }
     }
 }
 
@@ -195,7 +211,7 @@ void UpdateSettingsState(GameContext& ctx, Ball& ball, Paddle& player, CpuPaddle
 
 void DrawSettingsState(const GameContext& ctx, int screenWidth, int screenHeight) {
     int titleWidth = MeasureText("SETTINGS", 60);
-    DrawText("SETTINGS", screenWidth / 2 - titleWidth / 2, screenHeight / 4 - 40, 60, WHITE);
+    DrawText("SETTINGS", screenWidth / 2 - titleWidth / 2, screenHeight / 4 + 20, 60, WHITE);
 
     // Option labels formatting
     std::string resStr = "Resolution: ";
@@ -247,7 +263,8 @@ void DrawSettingsState(const GameContext& ctx, int screenWidth, int screenHeight
     Color paddleColor = (ctx.config.selectedSettingLine == 7) ? YELLOW : WHITE;
     Color backColor = (ctx.config.selectedSettingLine == 8) ? YELLOW : WHITE;
 
-    int startY = screenHeight / 2 - 80;
+    // Render settings toggles centered in the middle of the screen
+    int startY = 300;
     DrawText(resStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(resStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY, 30, resColor);
     DrawText(fpsStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(fpsStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 40, 30, fpsColor);
     DrawText(modeStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(modeStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 80, 30, modeColor);
@@ -256,8 +273,11 @@ void DrawSettingsState(const GameContext& ctx, int screenWidth, int screenHeight
     DrawText(spaceThemeStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(spaceThemeStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 200, 30, spaceColor);
     DrawText(ballThemeStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(ballThemeStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 240, 30, ballColor);
     DrawText(paddleThemeStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(paddleThemeStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 280, 30, paddleColor);
-    DrawText("Back", screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText("Back", 30) / 2, startY + 320, 30, backColor);
 
+    // Render separated "Back" action button at the bottom of the screen
+    DrawText("Back", screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText("Back", 30) / 2, screenHeight - 120, 30, backColor);
+
+    // Render bottom hint for settings controls
     int settingsHintWidth = MeasureText("UP/DOWN to navigate | LEFT/RIGHT to change settings | ENTER to select", 20);
     DrawText("UP/DOWN to navigate | LEFT/RIGHT to change settings | ENTER to select",
         screenWidth / 2 - settingsHintWidth / 2,