Code Collab

Overview

Welcome to Code Collab! This platform is designed to help you connect with like-minded individuals, share your work, and bring your ideas to life in a collaborative environment. Code Collab comes packed with features such as authentication, project sharing, discussions, whiteboarding, and chat.

Features

• Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
• Share Your Work: Easily share your code and projects with others.
• Discussions: Engage in meaningful discussions with other members.
• Whiteboarding: Collaborate on ideas and diagrams using our whiteboarding tool.
• Chat Feature: Communicate in real-time with other members.

Getting Started

To get started with Code Collab locally, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed on your system.
• MongoDB should be set up and running on your machine or have access to a MongoDB URI.

Installation

1. Fork and Clone the Repository

   Fork the repository on GitHub and then clone it to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/code-collab.git
   cd code-collab

2. Frontend Setup

   Navigate to the frontend directory and install the necessary dependencies:

   cd frontend
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the frontend directory with the following content:

   REACT_APP_API_URL=Your API URL link

   Start the frontend server:

   npm start

3. Backend Setup

   Navigate to the backend directory and install the necessary dependencies:

   cd ../backend
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following content:

   PORT=8088
   MONGO_URI=Your MongoDB URI
   JWT_SECRET=Your JWT Secret

   Start the backend server:

   npm start

Running the Application

Once both the frontend and backend servers are running, you can access Code Collab by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.