This is a Node.js and Express API designed to support the Java coding practice IDE application. It provides endpoints for executing Java code, facilitating seamless communication between the IDE frontend and the backend server.
- Execution of Java Code: Provides endpoints for executing Java code submitted by users.
- Integration with Ace Editor: Utilizes the
ace-buildsdependency for handling code execution and providing syntax highlighting and code editing features. - Middleware Integration: Incorporates middleware packages such as
body-parserandcorsfor parsing request bodies and enabling Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) support. - Secure Execution Environment: Executes Java code in a secure environment using child processes, ensuring the safety and reliability of the application.
- ace-builds: A comprehensive code editor for the web, providing syntax highlighting, code completion, and more for various programming languages.
- body-parser: Middleware for parsing request bodies in Node.js, facilitating the handling of JSON, URL-encoded, and multipart-form data.
- child_process: A built-in Node.js module for spawning child processes, used here to execute Java code securely.
- cors: Middleware for enabling Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) in Express applications, allowing for secure communication between frontend and backend servers.
- express: A fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js, used for building the RESTful API endpoints.
Before running this project locally, ensure you have the following installed:
- Node.js
- npm (Node Package Manager)
The API provides endpoints for executing Java code submitted by users from the Java coding practice IDE frontend. It ensures secure execution of Java code in a sandboxed environment, preventing unauthorized access to the server. Integration with middleware packages ensures efficient handling of requests and enables CORS support for seamless communication with the frontend.