Real-Time Code Editor with Collaborative Chat

Welcome to our Real-Time Code Editor with Collaborative Chat web application! This project allows users to code in real-time with their collaborators while simultaneously communicating through a dedicated chat feature. Whether you're working on a coding project, debugging together, or simply learning to code with friends, this application provides a seamless collaborative experience.

Features

• Real-Time Code Editing: See changes made by collaborators in real-time.
• Code Syntax Highlighting: Enjoy syntax highlighting for various programming languages for better readability.
• Collaborative Chat: Communicate with team members in a dedicated chat window.
• Room Creation: Create rooms and invite collaborators to join and work together.
• User Authentication: Securely log in to the application to access personalized features.
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly across devices of all screen sizes.

Technologies Used

• React: Used for building the user interface and managing state.
• Socket.IO: Enables real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers.
• Express.js: Provides a robust framework for building server-side logic and APIs.
• Node.js: Powers the server-side environment for running JavaScript code.
• HTML/CSS: For structuring and styling the user interface.
• Bootstrap: Used for styling and layout.
• JWT Authentication: Ensures secure user authentication and authorization.
• MongoDB: Stores user data and room information.

Getting Started

To get started with the project, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/realtime-code-editor.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd realtime-code-editor

3. Install dependencies using npm:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm start

5. Access the application in your web browser at http://localhost:5000.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature:

   git checkout -b feature/new-feature

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -am 'Add new feature'

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/new-feature

5. Create a new Pull Request.

Acknowledgements

This project was inspired by the need for real-time collaboration in coding environments. We would like to thank the developers of React, Socket.IO, and all other open-source libraries used in this project.