README.md

⚡ CodeForge

CodeForge is a full-stack interactive coding platform designed to bridge the gap between watching tutorials and writing real code. It combines a professional-grade editor with a unique "Line Drill" system to help developers master syntax and solve DSA problems with speed and precision.

🌐 Live Deployment

• Live Application: code-forge-wine.vercel.app
• Backend API: codeforge-bipz.onrender.com

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🚀 Key Features

• 🧠 Line Drill System: The core of CodeForge. Upload any source file (JS, Python, C++) and the platform challenges you to retype it line-by-line. It's designed to build true muscle memory for complex syntax.
• 🧩 Integrated Problem Bank: Practice curated Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) problems. Each problem comes with pre-configured templates for multiple languages.
• ☁️ Cloud Execution Engine: Write and run code directly in the browser. Using a secure proxy architecture, your code is executed in isolated environments via the JDoodle API.
• 💉 Smart Import Injection: Never worry about boilerplate. CodeForge automatically injects necessary imports (like from typing import * or #include <vector>) to ensure your solutions run just like they would in a professional environment.
• 📜 Persistence & History: Integrated with MongoDB Atlas to save your custom drill snippets, allowing you to return to your practice sessions anytime.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• Framework: React.js (Vite)
• Editor: Monaco Editor (The engine behind VS Code)
• Deployment: Vercel

Backend

• Runtime: Node.js
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB Atlas
• Communication: Axios (Secure API Proxying)
• Deployment: Render

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🏗️ Architecture Overview

CodeForge uses a Serverless-Proxy Architecture to handle code execution safely:

1. Client: Captures user code and sends a clean JSON payload to the backend.
2. Server: Validates requests, pulls environment variables (API Keys), and injects "Hidden Test Runners" or "Language Imports" to create a seamless LeetCode-like experience.
3. Proxy Layer: Securely communicates with remote execution containers to prevent local resource exhaustion and security risks.

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💻 Local Installation

To run CodeForge on your local machine:

1. Clone the Repo:

   git clone https://github.com/CodeWizard-Anish/CodeForge.git
   cd CodeForge

2. Setup Backend:

   cd server
   npm install

   Create a .env file in /server:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JDOODLE_CLIENT_ID=your_id
   JDOODLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_secret

   node index.js

3. Setup Frontend:

   cd client
   npm install
   npm run dev

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👤 Author

Anish GitHub: @CodeWizard-Anish

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.