Code-Collab-Beta-v1

CodeCollab - Real-time Collaborative Coding Platform

CodeCollab is an interactive, real-time collaborative coding platform that enables multiple users to code together simultaneously, chat, and share ideas in a seamless environment.

Features

• Real-time Collaboration: Code together with teammates in real-time
• Multiple Language Support: JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, C++, PHP, Ruby, Go, Swift
• Live Chat: Communicate with team members while coding
• Password Protected Rooms: Secure your coding sessions
• User Authentication: Google OAuth and local authentication
• Syntax Highlighting: Clear code visualization with theme options
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices

Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO
• Code Editor: CodeMirror
• Authentication: Passport.js

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jayashish05/Code-Collab-Beta-v1.git
   cd Code-Collab-Beta-v1
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Create a .env file in the root directory with the following variables:

   PORT=3000
   SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret
   GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=your_google_client_id
   GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_google_client_secret
   CALLBACK_URL=http://localhost:3000/auth/google/callback
   

4. Start the development server:

   npm start
   

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

Usage

1. Sign In/Register: Use Google account or create a local account
2. Dashboard: View active rooms or create a new room
3. Create Room: Set room name, language, description, and optional password
4. Join Room: Click on any available room to join (password required if protected)
5. Collaborate: Code together, chat, and share ideas in real-time

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

Jayashish Muppur - @jayashish05

Project Link: https://github.com/jayashish05/Code-Collab-Beta-v1