CoLab
Real-Time Collaboration Platform
Motivation
Building a full-stack chat application from the ground up to dive deeper into real-time communication technologies. A Microsoft Teams-inspired collaboration tool designed for scalability and cross-platform access.
Key Features
Real-Time Messaging
WebSocket-powered instant messaging with live updates across all connected users.
Full-Stack Architecture
JavaScript frontend with Java Spring Boot backend and MySQL persistence.
Scalable Design
Built for cross-platform access rather than OS-specific deployment.
WebRTC Exploration: (Coming Soon)
Exploring real-time video chat using WebRTC to deepen understanding of media streaming.
Architecture
Full-Stack Real-Time System
The application follows a classic three-tier architecture with WebSocket channels for real-time event propagation. The frontend manages state reactively while the Spring Boot backend handles authentication, message persistence, and WebSocket session management.
Tech Stack
Frontend
React (JavaScript)
Backend
Java Spring Boot
Database
MySQL