Real-Time Code Editor

Welcome to the Real-Time Code Editor! This application allows multiple users to collaborate on coding projects in real-time. Users can join existing rooms or create new ones using unique room IDs and usernames.

Features

• Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users can code together in real-time.
• Room IDs: Join or create rooms using unique room IDs.
• Usernames: Identify users by their unique usernames.
• Persistent Rooms: Users can log back into previously created rooms to continue coding.

Getting Started

Follow these instructions to get the Real-Time Code Editor up and running on your local machine.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14.x or later)
• npm

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/anim_2403/realtime-code-editor.git
   cd realtime-code-editor `
   

2. Install dependencies:

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   npm install

Running the Application

1. Start the server:

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   npm start

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

Usage

1. Create a New Room:

   • On the homepage, enter a username and click on "Create Room".
   • A unique room ID will be generated, which you can share with others.

2. Join an Existing Room:

   • On the homepage, enter your username and the room ID provided by your collaborator.
   • Click on "Join Room" to start coding together.

3. Rejoin a Room:

   • To rejoin a room you previously created or joined, enter the same room ID and username.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Real-Time Communication: Socket.io

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our contributing guidelines for more details.

License

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

Acknowledgements

• Socket.io
• React.js
• Express.js

Contact

For any inquiries, please contact us at [[email protected]].