Code Together. Instantly. Seamlessly.
"Distance should no longer be a barrier to collective coding."
This platform eliminates the friction of passive screen sharing. It creates a high-performance, shared virtual room where every participant has their own cursor and editor control. Whether for remote pair programming, technical interviews, or teaching, this tool provides a "Google Docs" experience specifically tailored for developers.
Powered by Socket.io, every keystroke is synced across all connected clients with zero perceptible lag. The connection is persistent, bidirectional, and optimized for low latency.
Designed with a philosophy of "Visual Excellence." The interface features a Premium Dark Mode aesthetic, utilizing translucent layers, frosted glass effects, and smooth CSS transitions to feel "alive."
- Instant Access — Generate a unique Room ID and share it.
- No Setup — Zero configuration required for guests.
- Live Presence — A dynamic sidebar tracks active users in real-time with unique avatars.
Integrated with a heavy-duty code editor engine that supports:
- ✅ Syntax Highlighting for multiple languages
- ✅ Auto-indentation and bracket matching
- ✅ Line numbering and error detection
| Component | Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | React.js | Single-page application architecture for a snappy UX |
| Styling | Vanilla CSS | Extensive use of backdrop-filter and Flexbox |
| Real-Time | Socket.io | WebSockets for bidirectional event-based communication |
| Backend | Node.js | Handles room logic, API routes, and connection management |
| Server | Express.js | Lightweight framework for handling HTTP requests |
🔗 Live demo link coming soon!
Follow these steps to run the collaboration platform locally.
Make sure you have the following installed:
git clone https://github.com/Yogesh-017/Real-Time-Code-Collaboration-Platform.git
cd Real-Time-Code-Collaboration-Platformnpm installCreate a .env file in the root directory if you want to customize the port:
PORT=5000npm run dev
# or
node server.jsThe app will launch in your browser at http://localhost:5000.
Real-Time-Code-Collaboration-Platform/
├── public/ # Static assets (HTML, Images, CSS)
├── src/
│ ├── Actions.js # Socket event definitions
│ ├── server.js # Main server entry point
│ └── components/ # React components (Editor, Sidebar)
├── .env # Environment variables (optional)
├── .gitignore # Ignored files
├── package.json # Dependencies and scripts
└── README.md # Project documentation
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
npm install fails |
Make sure you have Node.js v16+ installed. Run node -v to check. |
| Port already in use | Change the port in the .env file or stop the process using that port. |
| Socket connection drops | Check your firewall settings and ensure WebSocket connections are allowed. |
| Page not loading | Verify the server is running and visit http://localhost:5000 directly. |
Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.
- Fork the project
- Create your feature branch
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature
- Commit your changes
git commit -m "Add some AmazingFeature" - Push to the branch
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature
- Open a Pull Request
Made with ❤️ by Yogesh, Tushar, Vedant, and Bhagyesh.
This project is open source and available under the MIT License.
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