CollabDocs

CollabDocs is a collaborative document editing platform inspired by Google Docs. Built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js), it provides real-time collaboration features, allowing multiple users to edit documents simultaneously with live updates.

Features

• Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users can edit documents simultaneously with changes reflected in real-time.
• User Authentication: Secure user authentication and authorization using JWT.
• Document Management: Create, edit, and manage documents with an intuitive interface.
• Rich Text Editing: Full-featured rich text editor with formatting options.
• Document Sharing: Share documents with other users via unique links.
• Version Control: Track changes and view document history.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js with Redux for state management, and Tailwind css used for Designing the web Application.
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js to handle API requests, and Socket.io for real-time communication.
• Database: MongoDB for storing user and document data.
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure user authentication.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed
• MongoDB instance running

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AnubhavBaranwal/CollabDocs.git
   cd CollabDocs

2. Install server dependencies:

   cd server
   npm install

3. Install client dependencies:

   cd ../client
   npm install

Running the Application

1. Start the backend server:

   cd server
   npm start

2. Start the frontend development server:

   cd ../client
   npm start

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173 to start using CollabDocs.