Type Dash

A type speed calculation website to conduct multiplayer typing competitions

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About The Project

This is a dynamic speed typing website that allows users to create and participate in multiplayer typing matches. Users can challenge their friends in real-time typing competitions. The website provides a user-friendly interface where players can test their typing speed, accuracy, and improve their skills. Checkout the live link here (Note: It might take few minutes to load due to server inactivity).

Built With

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• npm

  npm install npm@latest -g

• node.js

  download node.js from https://nodejs.org

• mongoDb

  download and configure mongoDb shell from https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/shell

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/Teamexe/Type-Dash.git

2. Install packages

   npm install

3. Type your mongoDb URL in .env file:

   MONGODB_URI=mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/TypeDash

4. Run the command:

   npm run dev

5. Start a type race at:

   http://localhost:3000

Playing Suggestions

Local Network Hosting

• The device where the app is running, connect it to the wi-fi
• get the ipv4 address of the network from wi-fi settings --> video
• now go to http://your_ipv4_address:3000
• share the link with your friends :)
• NOTE: make sure that all devices share the same wi-fi network .i.e the network on which the server is running.

ngrok

• Install ngrok and create a temporary link to the port where app is running...
• share the link with your friends and enjoy typing...

tip: You can also have mobile typing races.