SyncCode: Real-Time Collaborative Code Editor

Table of Contents

• SyncCode: Real-Time Collaborative Code Editor
  • Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Features
  • System Design
    • High-Level Design
    • Low-Level Design
  • Installation
    • Prerequisites
    • Steps
  • Usage
  • Contributing
  • License

Introduction

SyncCode is a real-time collaborative code editor designed for seamless team collaboration. It features real-time synchronization, syntax highlighting, code autocompletion, version control integration, and an inbuilt chat system, making it an ideal tool for developers to code together efficiently and effectively.

Features

• Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users can edit the same document simultaneously with changes reflected in real-time.
• Syntax Highlighting: Support for various programming languages with different colors for keywords, variables, and comments.
• Code Autocompletion: Intelligent code suggestions and completions with snippet support for common code patterns.
• Version Control Integration: Integration with Git for version control, including commit, push, pull, and branch functionalities.
• Chat Feature: Inbuilt chat functionality for user communication, supporting text, emojis, and file sharing.
• User Authentication and Authorization: Secure login and registration system with role-based access control.
• Document History and Revisions: Track changes and view document history with the ability to revert to previous versions.
• Code Formatting and Linting: Automated code formatting and real-time linting to identify and fix errors.
• Themes and Customization: Light and dark modes with customizable themes and font sizes.
• Live Preview: Real-time preview of code output for web-based projects with support for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript live rendering.

System Design

High-Level Design

Low-Level Design

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Git

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/SyncCode.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd SyncCode

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the MongoDB server.
5. Run the application:

   npm start

Usage

1. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.
2. Register a new account or log in with existing credentials.
3. Create or open a project and start collaborating in real-time!

Contributing

We welcome contributions to SyncCode! To contribute, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature"

5. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature-name

6. Open a pull request.

License

SyncCode is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.