Collaboard

A real-time collaborative whiteboard application that enables multiple users to work together seamlessly on a shared digital canvas. Built with modern web technologies to provide instant synchronization and an intuitive drawing experience.

Real-time Collaboration

• Live updates using WebSocket (Socket.IO) for instant synchronization
• Live cursor tracking to see where collaborators are working
• Multiple users can edit simultaneously with conflict resolution
• User presence indicators showing active participants

Drawing & Editing Tools

• Pen tool with customizable colors and stroke widths
• Shape tools (Rectangle, Circle) with various styles
• Text elements with rich editing capabilities
• Image upload and insertion
• Tables and charts for data visualization
• Icon library integration (Lucide React)
• Eraser and selection tools for precise editing

Collaboration & Management

• Team sharing with permission controls
• Auto-save functionality
• Undo/Redo support for collaborative editing
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile devices

Built with a modern full-stack architecture featuring React 18 and TypeScript on the frontend, powered by Node.js and Express on the backend. Real-time communication is handled through Socket.IO for WebSocket connections, while MongoDB with Mongoose manages persistent data storage. The application includes JWT-based authentication, secure password hashing, rate limiting, and comprehensive error handling for production readiness.