- Introduction & Objective: Introduction: SyncHub addresses the need for a collaborative coding platform where students can engage in real-time coding practices, collaborate on projects, and build a comprehensive showcase of their coding skills. The platform aims to create a dynamic and supportive coding community for students to enhance their coding proficiency.
Objective: To establish SyncHub as the go-to platform for students to:
- Practice coding collaboratively in real-time.
- Collaborate seamlessly on coding projects.
- Showcase their coding projects and skills effectively.
- Requirement Gathering and Plan Features:
Functional Requirements:
- User Registration and Authentication
- Real-Time Code Editor with Collaboration
- Project Creation and Management
- GitHub Integration for Project Import
- Multimedia Showcase for Projects
- Skill Endorsements and Profile Management
- Project Discussions and Comments
- Leaderboard for User Achievements
- Notifications for Collaborative Activities
- Analytics for Project and User Engagement
Non-Functional Requirements:
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Scalability: Accommodate a growing user base.
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Security: Secure user authentication and data encryption.
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Performance: Low-latency real-time collaboration and quick project loading.
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Reliability: Minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.
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Usability: Intuitive user interface for a positive user experience.
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Design:
System Architecture:
- Frontend: React.js for the user interface.
- Backend: Node.js with Express.js for API, AWS Lambda for serverless functions only if needed.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Use WebSocket implementation with AWS API Gateway only if needed.
Workflow:
- User Registration and Authentication
- Real-Time Code Editing
- Project Creation and Showcase
- GitHub Integration
- Multimedia Upload and Showcase
- Skill Endorsements and Profile Management
- Project Discussions and Comments
- Leaderboard and Analytics
Wireframe:
- Home Page
- Featured Projects
- Latest Discussions
- Leaderboard
- Profile Page
- User Details
- Showcase Projects
- Endorsed Skills
- Project Page
- Code Editor
- Project Details
- Discussion Section
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Tools Used:
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Programming Language: JavaScript/TypeScript for both frontend and backend.
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Frontend Framework: React.js for the user interface.
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Backend Framework: Node.js with Express.js.
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Database: Amazon DynamoDB for storing user profiles, projects, and endorsements only if needed (AWS).
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Authentication: AWS Cognito for secure user authentication only if needed (AWS).
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Real-Time Communication: Use WebSocket implementation with AWS API Gateway only if needed (AWS).
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Storage:Amazon S3 for multimedia assets only if needed (AWS).
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Version Control: GitHub API for project integration.
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Mobile App Development: Use AWS Amplify for cross-platform compatibility only if needed (AWS).
This version provides a clear roadmap for the development of SyncHub, outlining objectives, features, design, and tools with AWS inclusion where necessary.