Flutter Google Docs Clone

A feature-rich Google Docs Clone built using Flutter, Node.js, Socket.io, and MongoDB. This project offers a collaborative document editing experience with real-time synchronization across web and mobile platforms.

Features

• Real-time collaborative document editing similar to Google Docs.
• Support for both web and mobile platforms.
• User authentication and authorization using Google Sign-In.
• Seamless integration with Socket.io for real-time communication.
• Persists documents in a MongoDB database.
• Rich text editing capabilities with Flutter Quill.
• Efficient state management using Flutter Riverpod.

Tech Stack

• Flutter: Flutter SDK is used for developing the mobile and web application.
• Node.js: Backend server built with Node.js to handle authentication and document operations.
• Socket.io: Enables real-time communication between clients and the server.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database used to store and retrieve documents.
• Flutter Quill: A rich text editor for Flutter, providing text formatting and styling capabilities.
• Flutter Riverpod: A state management library for Flutter, offering a simple and scalable way to manage app state.
• Google Sign-In: Allows users to sign in using their Google accounts.
• HTTP: A package for making HTTP requests from Flutter.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions below to set up and run the Google Docs Clone:

Prerequisites

• Install Flutter: Flutter Installation Guide
• Install Node.js: Node.js Official Website

Frontend (Flutter)

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/SanskarModi22/Google-Docs-Clone.git

2. Change to the project directory:

cd google_docs_clone

3. Install the Flutter dependencies:

flutter pub get

4. Run the app:

flutter run

Backend (Node.js)

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

cd server

2. Install the Node.js dependencies:

npm install

3. Start the server:

npm start

Configuration

• Make sure to update the MongoDB connection details in the backend's .env file.
• Configure the appropriate OAuth settings in the Flutter app for Google Sign-In.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please create an issue on the GitHub repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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