Tangled

A web application utilizing Three.js for 3D rendering and Socket.IO for real-time communication.

Overview

Tangled Web is a web-based application featuring a 3D scene rendered using Three.js within an HTML canvas. It incorporates Socket.IO to enable real-time interactions or data synchronization between clients and the server, or potentially between different browser windows.

Key technologies include:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• 3D Rendering: Three.js
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO
• Backend (Assumed): Python/Flask for serving files and handling Socket.IO events.

Prerequisites

• Modern web browser with WebGL support
• Python 3.7+ (for the server, if using Flask)
• Node.js and npm (if frontend build steps are involved, not explicitly shown but common)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/tangled.git
   cd tangled

2. Install Python dependencies (if using Flask backend):

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Install Node.js dependencies (if applicable):

   # npm install
   # npm run build

4. Start the server (example using Flask):

   python app.py

5. Open in your browser:

   http://localhost:5000 # <-- Or the port your server runs on
   

Usage

• Navigate to the application URL in your web browser after starting the server.
• Interact with the 3D scene rendered on the canvas.
• (Add specific interaction details here as the project develops, e.g., mouse controls, UI elements).

Technical Details

• Client-side: Uses index.html as the entry point, loading CSS (style.css), Three.js library, and the main application logic (main.js).
• Three.js: Manages the WebGL rendering context, scene graph, camera, and rendering loop.
• Socket.IO: Establishes a WebSocket connection for real-time, bidirectional communication. Used for synchronizing state or events.
• Server-side (Assumed): A backend (like Flask) serves the static files (index.html, CSS, JS) and manages Socket.IO connections and event handling.

Troubleshooting

• 3D Scene not rendering: Ensure your browser supports WebGL and that there are no JavaScript errors in the console.
• Real-time updates not working: Check the browser's network tab and console for Socket.IO connection errors. Verify the server is running and accessible.
• Performance Issues: Optimize Three.js scene complexity or rendering settings. Check for bottlenecks in JavaScript execution or network communication.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Powered by THREE.js
• Utilizes Socket.IO for real-time features