HeyU - Technical Interview Platform

HeyU is a comprehensive video interview platform designed for technical hiring. It combines HD video conferencing with an integrated code editor to create seamless technical interview experiences.

🚀 Features

• HD Video Interviews - Crystal-clear video quality powered by Stream.io
• Live Code Editor - Built-in Monaco editor for real-time collaborative coding
• Smart Scheduling - Automated reminders and calendar integrations
• Multi-Role Support - Separate experiences for candidates and interviewers
• Real-time Analytics - Track interview performance and team metrics
• Instant Notifications - Stay updated with real-time alerts
• Secure & Scalable - Enterprise-grade security with Clerk authentication

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 14, React 18, TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
• Authentication: Clerk
• Database: Convex
• Video: Stream.io Video SDK
• Code Editor: Monaco Editor
• UI Components: Radix UI, shadcn/ui

📦 Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd heyu

2. Install dependencies:

pnpm install

3. Set up environment variables:

cp .env.example .env.local

4. Configure your environment variables:

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_clerk_publishable_key
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=your_clerk_secret_key
NEXT_PUBLIC_CONVEX_URL=your_convex_url
CONVEX_DEPLOY_KEY=your_convex_deploy_key
STREAM_API_KEY=your_stream_api_key
STREAM_API_SECRET=your_stream_api_secret

5. Run the development server:

pnpm dev

Open http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

🏗️ Project Structure

src/
├── app/                    # Next.js app router pages
│   ├── (landing)/         # Landing page components
│   └── (root)/            # Authenticated app pages
├── components/            # Reusable UI components
│   ├── ui/               # Base UI components
│   └── global/           # Feature-specific components
├── hooks/                # Custom React hooks
├── lib/                  # Utility functions
├── types/                # TypeScript type definitions
└── constants/            # Application constants

🎯 Key Components

• Meeting Room - Video conferencing with integrated code editor
• Dashboard - Interview management and analytics
• Scheduling - Calendar integration and time slot management
• Recordings - Access to past interview sessions
• Code Submissions - Track and review candidate code

🔧 Development

Available Scripts

• pnpm dev - Start development server
• pnpm build - Build for production
• pnpm start - Start production server
• pnpm lint - Run ESLint

Code Editor Features

• Support for 50+ programming languages
• Syntax highlighting and IntelliSense
• Real-time collaboration
• Code execution and testing
• Multiple language templates

🚀 Deployment

The application is optimized for deployment on Vercel:

1. Connect your repository to Vercel
2. Configure environment variables
3. Deploy automatically on push to main branch

📱 Supported Languages

• JavaScript/TypeScript
• Python
• Java
• Go
• C++
• C#

🔒 Security

• End-to-end encrypted video streams
• Clerk authentication with industry-standard encryption
• GDPR and SOC 2 compliant
• Secure data storage with Convex

📊 Analytics

• Real-time interview metrics
• Candidate performance tracking
• Team productivity insights
• Custom reporting dashboards

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request