Function: startAuction()

This function is used to start an auction for the current period.

Branches and code coverage

Intended branches

• Deploy a new Auction contract and update the auctions mapping.

  Test coverage

Negative behavior

• Revert if the distribution period has not passed.

  Negative test

• Revert if the auction period has passed.

  Negative test

• Revert if the auction for the current period has already started.

  Negative test