Collaborative Document App

This project is a full-stack application built using React for the front end and Node.js for the back end. It allows multiple users to collaborate on a document in real time.

Running the Application

1. Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/itznasrullah/CollabDocsAssign.git

2. Install Dependencies:

# Navigate to the server directory
cd CollabDocsAssign/server
npm install

# Navigate to the client directory
cd ../client
npm install

3. Start the Development Servers:

# Start the server (backend)
cd ../server
npm run dev

# Start the client (frontend)
cd ../client
npm start

4. Access the Application:
   Once the servers run, you can access the application at http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Backend (Server)

The backend is built with Node.js and utilizes Express.js as the web framework. It also uses MongoDB as the database, managed through Mongoose. Socket.io is implemented for real-time communication between clients.

Dependencies

express: Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.
mongoose: MongoDB object modeling tool designed to work in an asynchronous environment.
cors: Middleware for enabling Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS).
socket.io: Library that enables real-time, bidirectional, and event-based communication between web clients and servers.

Scripts

npm start: Starts the server.
npm run dev: Starts the server using nodemon for automatic reloading during development.

Frontend (Client)

The frontend is developed using React.js, providing a responsive and interactive user interface for the collaborative document application.

Dependencies

react: JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
react-router-dom: DOM bindings for React Router, enabling declarative routing for React applications.
socket.io-client: Client-side library for Socket.io to enable real-time communication with the server.

Scripts

npm start: Starts the development server.
npm run build: Builds the application for production to the build folder.