praca_magisterska/PLANNING_README.md

🎓 Master's Thesis Planning System

Student: Krzysztof Rudnicki
University: Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska)
Faculty: Electronics and Information Technology (EiTI)
Thesis: Comparison of performance and capabilities of modern computer game engines
Advisor: dr inż. Michał Chwesiuk
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Days Remaining: 31 days

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📋 Quick Start

New here? Start with these 3 steps:

1. 📖 Read README_START_HERE.md (15 minutes)
2. ✅ Check DAILY_CHECKLIST.md for today's tasks (3 minutes)
3. 🚀 Begin Week 1, Day 1 work!

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📚 Planning Documents Overview

This repository contains 6 comprehensive planning documents to guide thesis completion:

1. 📖 README_START_HERE.md (10.3 KB)

Purpose: Orientation and quick start guide
When to use: Read once at the beginning
Key content:

• How to use the planning system
• Quick wins for today
• Daily work schedule recommendations
• Common pitfalls and solutions
• Tool setup checklist

2. 📅 DAILY_CHECKLIST.md (11.7 KB)

Purpose: Day-by-day task breakdown
When to use: Check every morning
Key content:

• Specific tasks for each of 31 days
• Checkboxes for tracking completion
• Daily hour targets
• Next day priorities
• Weekly checkpoint reviews

3. 📝 CHAPTER_GUIDE.md (16.1 KB)

Purpose: Detailed writing guide for each chapter
When to use: Keep open while writing
Key content:

• What to write in each incomplete section
• Example LaTeX code and tables
• Writing tips and Polish academic style
• Specific line counts needed per section
• Priority order if time is limited

4. 📊 PROGRESS_LOG.md (15.6 KB)

Purpose: Daily progress tracking template
When to use: Fill out every evening
Key content:

• Pre-filled log for all 31 days
• Track hours, energy level, completions
• Note blockers immediately
• Plan tomorrow's top 3 priorities
• Weekly summaries and reflections

5. 🗓️ DEADLINE_GAMEPLAN.md (13.6 KB)

Purpose: Strategic 4-week overview
When to use: Reference for big picture
Key content:

• Week-by-week breakdown with goals
• Total time commitment (144 hours over 31 days)
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Success criteria and checkpoints
• Motivational content and tips

6. 📈 VISUAL_TRACKER.md (18.2 KB)

Purpose: Visual progress overview
When to use: Quick status check anytime
Key content:

• ASCII progress bars and charts
• Chapter completion percentages
• Timeline visualization
• Milestone checklists
• Risk indicators (red/yellow/green flags)

Total: 85.5 KB of comprehensive planning guidance

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🎯 Current Status (January 12, 2026)

✅ COMPLETE (~60% of thesis)

• Abstract (Polish + English)
• Chapter 1: Introduction (102 lines)
• Chapter 2: Literature Review (76 lines)
• Chapter 3: Game Engines Characteristics (142 lines)
• Interview Analysis (264 lines, 8 interviews)
• Implementation Experiences (192 lines)
• Profiling Tools (200 lines)
• Unity & Unreal bullet-hell games working

⚠️ NEEDS WORK (~40% remaining)

• Chapter 4: Methodology (55→150+ lines)
• Chapter 5: Performance Tests (57→200+ lines) + REAL DATA
• Chapter 6: Capabilities (72→180+ lines)
• Chapter 7: Comparison (52→150+ lines)
• Chapter 8: Conclusions (42→120+ lines)
• Performance data collection (NVIDIA Nsight)
• Graphs and tables (5-10 figures, 5-7 tables)
• Bibliography completion
• Appendices (3-4 meaningful appendices)

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📆 4-Week Plan at a Glance

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Week 1 (Jan 16-19): PERFORMANCE DATA COLLECTION ⚡ CRITICAL   │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Install and use NVIDIA Nsight Graphics                     │
│ • Run performance tests on Unity game (5-10 captures)        │
│ • Run performance tests on Unreal game (5-10 captures)       │
│ • Create graphs and comparison tables                        │
│ • Write Chapter 5 (200+ lines)                               │
│ • Expand Chapter 4 (150+ lines)                              │
│ Target: 40 hours (4hrs Mon-Thu, 8hrs Fri-Sun)                │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Week 2 (Jan 23-29): ANALYSIS & COMPARISON WRITING            │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Write Chapter 6: Capabilities (180+ lines)                 │
│ • Write Chapter 7: Comparison (150+ lines)                   │
│ • Write Chapter 8: Conclusions (120+ lines)                  │
│ • Finalize Chapter 4                                         │
│ Target: 40 hours (4hrs Mon-Thu, 8hrs Fri-Sun)                │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Week 3 (Jan 30-Feb 5): POLISH & INTEGRATION                  │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Complete and verify bibliography                           │
│ • Polish all figures and tables                              │
│ • Create appendices (4 appendices)                           │
│ • First full compilation and review                          │
│ • Fix all identified issues                                  │
│ Target: 36 hours (4hrs Mon-Thu, 8hrs Fri-Sat, 4hrs Sun)     │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Week 4 (Feb 6-9): FINAL REVIEW & SUBMISSION                  │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Send to advisor (Feb 6)                                    │
│ • Incorporate feedback                                       │
│ • Final proofreading                                         │
│ • Verify formatting                                          │
│ • Print and bind (if required)                               │
│ Target: 28 hours (4hrs Mon-Thu, 6hrs Fri-Sat)                │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

🎯 Feb 15: SUBMIT THESIS!

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⚡ Critical Success Factors

🔥 Week 1 is THE Most Important Week

Without performance data from NVIDIA Nsight, there is no empirical thesis. Week 1 cannot be delayed or compromised. Focus all energy on data collection.

📊 Daily Consistency Beats Occasional Intensity

• 4 hours/day on weekdays (Mon-Thu)
• 8 hours/day on weekends (Fri-Sun)
• Total: ~144 hours over 31 days (average 5.0 hrs/day)

📝 Use the Planning System

• Morning: Check DAILY_CHECKLIST.md (3 min)
• During: Reference CHAPTER_GUIDE.md while writing
• Evening: Log progress in PROGRESS_LOG.md (5 min)

💾 Backup Everything Daily

• Git commit and push (use existing workflow)
• Cloud backup (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
• USB/external drive backup
• Never lose your work!

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🎯 Weekly Milestones

✅ Week 1 Success Criteria (by Jan 19):

• All performance data collected from both games
• Chapter 5 complete (200+ lines) with real data
• Chapter 4 expanded (150+ lines)
• 4-6 graphs created and saved

✅ Week 2 Success Criteria (by Jan 26):

• Chapters 6, 7, 8 complete in draft form
• All core analysis and comparison written
• Clear recommendations established

✅ Week 3 Success Criteria (by Feb 5):

• Complete thesis PDF compiled
• Bibliography verified
• Appendices created
• Major issues identified and fixed

✅ Week 4 Success Criteria (by Feb 15):

• Advisor review completed
• Final proofreading done
• All formatting verified
• THESIS SUBMITTED ON TIME! 🎉

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🛠️ Tools Required

Essential Tools:

• ✅ NVIDIA Nsight Graphics - Performance profiling (install Week 1, Day 1!)
• ✅ LaTeX editor - Thesis writing (local or Overleaf)
• ✅ Spreadsheet software - Data organization (LibreOffice/Excel/Sheets)
• ✅ Graph creation tool - Visualizations (Python/Excel/online)
• ✅ Pomodoro timer - Focus technique (any timer app)

Helpful Tools:

• LanguageTool/Grammarly - Proofreading
• Git GUI - Version control (GitKraken, GitHub Desktop)
• Mind mapping tool - Idea organization

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📊 What You'll Produce

By February 15, you will have created:

Written Content:

• 80-120 page master's thesis
• ~500 new lines of LaTeX content
• Complete Polish and English abstracts
• Comprehensive bibliography (20+ sources)

Data & Visualizations:

• 10-20 Nsight performance captures
• 5-10 publication-quality graphs
• 5-7 comprehensive comparison tables
• 3-4 meaningful appendices

Analysis:

• Quantitative performance comparison (Unity vs Unreal)
• Qualitative analysis of 8 developer interviews
• Multi-criteria engine comparison
• Use case recommendations

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🚨 Emergency Contacts & Resources

Thesis Advisor: dr inż. Michał Chwesiuk
University: Warsaw University of Technology - EiTI

Technical Resources:

• NVIDIA Nsight: https://developer.nvidia.com/nsight-graphics
• LaTeX help: https://tex.stackexchange.com/
• Unity forum: https://forum.unity.com/
• Unreal forum: https://forums.unrealengine.com/

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💪 You Can Do This!

Why you'll succeed:

1. 60% already complete - Games built, interviews done, most chapters drafted
2. Clear plan - Every day has specific, achievable tasks
3. Sufficient time - 144 hours over 31 days is more than enough
4. Strong foundation - Your research is solid, just needs final execution
5. Support system - Advisor, planning docs, and your own determination

Remember:

• Progress over perfection
• Consistency over intensity
• Done is better than perfect
• Every line counts
• You've got this! 💪🎓

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📞 Getting Help

If you're stuck, consult these in order:

1. CHAPTER_GUIDE.md - Specific writing guidance for that section
2. README_START_HERE.md - Common problems and solutions
3. Your advisor - For research and content questions
4. Online forums - For technical LaTeX/tool issues
5. Fellow students - For moral support and perspective

Don't suffer in silence! Ask for help when you need it.

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🎯 Next Steps

RIGHT NOW:

1. ✅ You've read this README
2. 📖 Read README_START_HERE.md next (15 min)
3. 📅 Open DAILY_CHECKLIST.md and review Week 1
4. 🚀 Start working on Day 1 tasks!

TODAY (if possible):

• Install NVIDIA Nsight Graphics
• Document hardware specifications
• Verify both games run correctly
• Start Chapter 4 methodology section

TOMORROW (Monday, Jan 16):

• Begin Week 1, Day 1 tasks from checklist
• Run first Nsight captures
• Continue Chapter 4 expansion

THIS WEEK:

• Complete ALL performance data collection
• Finish Chapters 4 and 5
• Build momentum for Week 2

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📈 Progress Tracking

Track your progress daily!

Use PROGRESS_LOG.md to log:

• Hours worked each day
• Tasks completed
• Blockers encountered
• Tomorrow's priorities

Why tracking matters:

• Keeps you accountable
• Shows concrete progress
• Identifies patterns (when you're most productive)
• Helps adjust plan if needed
• Provides satisfaction from seeing accomplishments

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🎓 Final Thought

This is achievable.

You have:

• ✅ A solid research foundation
• ✅ Working implementations
• ✅ Completed interviews
• ✅ Most chapters drafted
• ✅ A clear, detailed plan
• ✅ 31 days to execute

What you need:

• 🎯 Focus and consistency
• ⏰ 4 hours/day (weekdays), 8 hours/day (weekends)
• 📝 Follow the plan
• 💪 Believe in yourself

On February 15, 2026, you will submit your master's thesis on time.

Let's make it happen! 🚀

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Created: January 12, 2026
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
Days to Deadline: 29
Completion Status: 60% → Target: 100%

Now go read README_START_HERE.md and begin! 💪🎓