Documentation for Online IDE

About

This is a documentation for the Online IDE project. The project is an online code editor that allows users to write and execute code in a variety of programming languages. It features a Monaco Editor, which is the same code editor that powers Visual Studio Code. The Monaco Editor provides syntax highlighting and autocomplete for over 40 programming languages, making it a powerful tool for developers.

The Online IDE is avaialable at https://ide.scientyficworld.org/.

It is not an open source project and we don't recommend to use it for commercial purposes.

Table of Contents

• Documentation for Online IDE
  • About
  • Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Tech Stack
  • Project Structure
  • Features
  • Conclusion
  • Future Scope
  • Author
  • License

Introduction

This is an online code editor that allows users to write and execute code in a variety of programming languages. It features a Monaco Editor, which is the same code editor that powers Visual Studio Code. The Monaco Editor provides syntax highlighting and autocomplete for over 40 programming languages, making it a powerful tool for developers.

The code editor also has customizable themes, allowing users to personalize their coding experience. Additionally, the compiled code's execution information (such as time taken and memory used) is displayed to the user, providing insight into the performance of their code.

Tech Stack

The project uses the following technologies:

• React.js: React.js is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It is used for the front-end of the project.
• TailwindCSS: TailwindCSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides a set of low-level styles and utility classes. It is used for styling the project.
• Judge0: Judge0 is an API that allows users to compile and execute code in a variety of programming languages. It is used to compile and execute code in the project.
• RapidAPI: RapidAPI is a platform that allows developers to find, test, and connect to APIs. It is used to quickly deploy the Judge0 API in the project.
• Monaco Editor: The Monaco Editor is a code editor that powers Visual Studio Code. It is used as the code editor in the project.
• Firebase: Firebase is a platform that provides a variety of services for building web and mobile applications. It is used to host the project. In this project, Firebase is used to host the project, store user data, and authenticate users.

Project Structure

The project has the following structure:

• components: This directory contains all the components and reusable code snippets for the project. Components are self-contained pieces of code that represent a part of the user interface. Examples of components in the project include the CodeEditorWindow and Landing components.
• hooks: This directory contains all the custom hooks used in the project. Hooks are functions that allow React components to interact with other parts of the application, such as the state or the database. An example of a hook in the project is the keypress hook, which is used to compile code using keyboard events.
• lib: This directory contains library functions that are used throughout the project. These functions may perform a variety of tasks, such as defining the theme of the editor.
• constants: This directory contains constants that are used in the project. Constants are values that do not change and are used to represent fixed data, such as the languageOptions and customStyles for dropdowns.
• utils: This directory contains general utility functions that are used to help maintain the code. These functions may perform tasks such as formatting data or validating inputs.

Here is the project structure-

Project-Online-Compiler
│   README.md
│   package.json
│   ...
│
|───public
│   │   index.html
│   │   ...
│
└───src
│   │   index.js
│   │   ...
│
└───components
│   │   CodeEditorWindow.js
│   │   Landing.js
│   │   ...
│
└───hooks
│   │   useKeypress.js
│   │   ...
│
└───lib
│   │   defineTheme.js
│   │   ...
│
└───constants
│   │   languageOptions.js
│   │   customStyles.js
│   │   ...
│
└───utils
    │   formatData.js
    │   validateInputs.js
    │   ...

Features

The code editor has the following features:

1. Code Editing: The code editor is powered by the Monaco Editor, which provides syntax highlighting and autocomplete for over 40 programming languages. This makes it a powerful tool for developers to write and edit code.

2. Compiling and Executing Code: The code editor can compile and execute code on a web app with standard input and output. It supports a wide range of programming languages, allowing users to write and execute code in their language of choice.

3. Customizable Themes: The user can choose from a list of available themes to personalize the appearance of the code editor.

4. Execution Information: The user can view information about the execution of their compiled code, such as the time taken and the memory used. This provides insight into the performance of the code.

5. User Authentication: The user can sign up and log in to the code editor using their email address and password. This allows them to save their code and access it from any device.

6. User Data Storage: The user's code is stored in a database, allowing them to access it from any device. This also allows them to share their code with other users.

7. User Data Privacy: The user's code is stored in a database, allowing them to access it from any device. This also allows them to share their code with other users.

8. Code Sharing: The user can share their code with other users by sending them a link to the code editor. This allows them to collaborate on projects and share their code with others.

Conclusion

This online code editor is a powerful tool for writing and executing code in a variety of programming languages. Its Monaco Editor provides syntax highlighting and autocomplete, making it a user-friendly and efficient tool for developers. The customizable themes and execution information provide additional functionality and insight for the user.

Overall, the tech stack and project structure work together to provide a seamless experience for the user, and the combination of React.js, TailwindCSS, Judge0, RapidAPI, and the Monaco Editor make it a well-rounded and effective code editor.

Future Scope

1. Live Collaboration - Allow multiple users to work on the same code in real-time, making it ideal for pair programming and group projects.

2. Code Autocomplete - As a user types, the IDE will automatically suggest completions for function and variable names.

3. Code Commenting - Allow users to easily add comments to their code, making it easier to understand and maintain.

4. Machine Learning Integration - Integrate machine learning models that can predict the next lines of code that a user may need, based on the code they have written so far.

5. Gamification - Add a gamification element to the IDE that rewards users for writing clean, efficient code and completing coding challenges.

6. Built-in Debugging - Provide an integrated debugger that can help users identify and fix errors in their code.

7. Code Quality Metrics - Provide real-time feedback on the quality of the code, including readability, complexity, and adherence to coding standards.

8. Cloud Storage Integration - Allow users to save their code to cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox.

9. Version Control - Integrate version control tools like Git to allow users to track changes to their code over time.

10. Test Case Generation - Generate test cases for the user's code, allowing them to test their code against a variety of inputs.

11. Add multiple files - Allow users to add multiple files to their project, making it easier to organize their code.

Author

• Snehasish Konger

License

This project is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.