COMPANY: CODTECH IT SOLUTIONS NAME: MUSTAFIZ AHMED INTERN ID: CT04WR245 DOMAIN: FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT DURATION: 4 WEEKS MENTOR: NEELA SANTHOSH KUMAR
PROJECT LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FF7MW5p2imo5urJJ7pKJuQ3_CL_1hDpD/view?usp=sharing
Real-Time Collaborative Document Editor This project implements a modern, web-based collaborative document editor that allows multiple users to simultaneously edit the same document in real-time. Combining the power of React for the frontend and Node.js with Socket.IO for the backend, the application provides a seamless collaborative editing experience similar to Google Docs or Notion. Key Features
Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users can edit the same document simultaneously, with changes instantly visible to all participants. User Presence: See who else is currently viewing and editing the document with active user indicators. Document Management: Create, open, save, and manage multiple documents stored in MongoDB. Rich Text Editing: Built with Draft.js to provide a robust rich text editing experience with formatting options. Responsive Design: Clean, intuitive interface that works well on various screen sizes.
Technical Stack
Frontend: React.js with Draft.js for rich text editing Backend: Node.js with Express Real-Time Communication: Socket.IO for bi-directional, event-based communication Database: MongoDB for document storage Styling: CSS with flexbox for responsive layouts
Architecture The application follows a client-server architecture where:
The React frontend handles UI rendering and user interactions Socket.IO establishes a persistent connection between clients and server The Node.js backend coordinates changes between users and manages document storage MongoDB provides persistent storage for documents and their content
When a user edits a document, changes are immediately sent to the server which broadcasts them to all other users viewing the same document. This creates a seamless collaborative experience where everyone sees changes in real-time. Implementation Details
User authentication via username identification Document rooms to isolate collaboration sessions Efficient synchronization of document content using operational transforms Automatic saving of documents to preserve work Visual indicators showing who is currently active in each document
This collaborative document editor provides a solid foundation that can be extended with additional features like commenting, version history, access controls, and more advanced formatting options to create a full-featured collaborative workspace.
