Socket Server - Real-Time Collaboration Backend

A Node.js Socket.IO server that powers the real-time collaborative features of CodeSync - a real-time collaborative code editor.

🚀 Overview

This socket server handles all real-time communication between users in CodeSync, including:

• Real-time code collaboration - Live code synchronization between users
• Video calling - WebRTC signaling for face-to-face collaboration
• Room management - User joining/leaving and room status tracking
• Code execution - Synchronized code running and output sharing

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Node.js - JavaScript runtime
• Express.js - Web server framework
• Socket.IO - Real-time WebSocket communication
• TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18.0.0 or higher

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/prayag78/socket-server
   cd socket-server

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Start the development server

   npm run dev

   The server will run on http://localhost:8000

🔗 Frontend Integration

This server is designed to work with the CodeSync frontend. The frontend connects to this server using Socket.IO client and expects the events documented above.

Frontend Configuration

In your CodeSync frontend, set the socket server URL:

NEXT_PUBLIC_SOCKET_URL=http://localhost:8000

🔗 Links

• Frontend Repository: prayag78/codesync
• Live Demo: https://codesync.vercel.app