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CodeTogether

CodeTogether

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CodeTogether is a VS Code extension that enables real-time collaborative coding directly inside VS Code. Work seamlessly with teammates, share code changes instantly, and communicate while coding.
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CodeTogether – VS code extention + Web Version

CodeTogether is a VS Code extension that enables real-time collaborative coding directly inside your development environment. Work seamlessly with teammates, share code changes instantly, and communicate while coding— all without leaving VS Code collaboratively .

1. Installation option- I Install CodeTogether from Marketplace

Install from vscode extentionhub

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2. Installation option- II

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Features

  • Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple developers can edit the same file simultaneously with instant updates.
  • Integrated Chat: Discuss changes and ideas with your team directly in VS Code.
  • Low Latency: Optimized for sub-150ms updates to keep collaboration smooth.
  • Built with Node.js & TypeScript: Reliable, scalable, and efficient collaborative environment.

Installation

  1. Open Visual Studio Code.
  2. Go to the Extensions view (Sidebar → square icon).
  3. Search for CodeTogether.
  4. Click Install.

Usage

  1. Open VS Code.
  2. Launch CodeTogether from the Sidebar.
  3. Create or join a collaborative session.
  4. Start editing and chatting with your team in real-time.

Screenshots

1. Start Icon

This is the icon used to launch CodeTogether in VS Code.
Start Icon


2. Collaborative Coding

Multiple users can edit code simultaneously in real-time.
Collaborative Code Work


3. Different Users

View of different users collaborating in the session.
Different Users


4. Folder Creation Visibility

Any folder created by one user is instantly visible to all collaborators.
Folder Creation Visible to Others

5. Features

  • Technology Stack:
    • Client: VS Code Custom Panel + Node.js
    • Backend: Node.js + TypeScript + Socket.io
    • Deployment: Azure DevOps



Web Application Version



Project Setup

  1. Start the development server:

    
    npm install 
    npm run dev
    # Project Setup
    
    
  2. Start the backend server:

    cd socketserver
    npm install
    npm start
    
    
    

Welcome to our Collaborative Coding Platform! This project is a robust tool designed to facilitate real-time coding collaboration among developers using Next.js, Express.js, MongoDB, TypeScript, WebSocket, Webpack, and deployed on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Features

  • Technology Stack:

    • Frontend: Next.js
    • Backend: Express.js
    • Database: MongoDB
    • Language: TypeScript
    • Real-time Communication: WebSocket
    • Optimization: Webpack
    • Deployment: AWS
  • Key Features:

    • Real-time Collaboration: Code together in real-time with multiple users from anywhere.
    • Optimization: Webpack ensures fast loading times and efficient code bundling.
    • Scalable Deployment: Hosted on AWS for scalability and reliability.
    • User-friendly Interface: Intuitive UI for seamless navigation and coding experience.

Getting Started

To get the project up and running on your local machine, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository:
    git clone https://github.com/i0am0arunava/colaborative_codeing-_application_v-2-.git
    
  2. npm install
  3. npm run dev:

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Open an issue or submit a pull request on the GitHub repository for suggestions, improvements, or bug fixes.

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