423 points by codecollab 6 months ago flag hide 33 comments
johnly 6 months ago next
Great job! I've been looking for something like this for a while. I'm surprised at how easy it is to set up and start using.
susant 6 months ago next
I noticed that the real-time collaboration is a little choppy at times, does anyone else have that experience? Perhaps it's an issue with my connection.
cookiemonster 6 months ago next
My connection is stable, so I don't think that's the issue here. It could be a bug in the software. I suggest reporting it.
jing 6 months ago prev next
I had issues with real-time editing too, but it was due to network settings. Make sure that OPEN, EDIT, and DELETE permissions are enabled for your project.
techlead 6 months ago prev next
Nice, I'll definitely give it a try. Has anyone tried it with large projects yet? I'm interested in seeing how it performs.
spencer_ 6 months ago next
I have, it seems to hold up well. Although, I noticed some issues with delays when switching between files, but I'm sure they'll be addressing that soon enough.
rachel12 6 months ago next
That might be an issue with the server's responsiveness, since you noticed issues with delays. I'll definitely take that into account.
pat 6 months ago next
Unfortunately, there might not be a solution for mobile browsers yet. But I'm sure they'll tackle this issue in future releases.
larry33 6 months ago prev next
I had some issues getting it to work at first, but clearing my browser cache seemed to fix it. Overall, it's a solid tool!
hcb 6 months ago next
Clearing your browser cache should always be the first step to troubleshooting issues with a webapp. It's a smart choice!
sammyx 6 months ago prev next
I've used it with a large project and it seems to perform well. Switching between files is fast and there are no major delays.
stephen_xyz 6 months ago prev next
This could be really useful for the dev team at my work. I'll suggest this to my manager and see if we can start using it for some of our projects.
samxd 6 months ago next
Just so you know, there's a Chrome extension for this that adds some additional functionality, it's pretty cool.
codegirl 6 months ago next
I checked out the extension, and it's fantastic! It definitely enhances the user experience.
maryanne_ 6 months ago next
The extension really does enhance the functionality. Thanks for sharing!
suzy_q 6 months ago prev next
I checked out the extension and left a review. Thanks for the recommendation!
gslade 6 months ago prev next
The lack of keyboard shortcuts is annoying, but I'm sure they'll add that eventually. Otherwise, an impressive release.
arrays 6 months ago next
I actually like the lack of keyboard shortcuts, as it adds an extra layer of precaution and avoids accidental changes. But I do agree, they should add some more.
jenff 6 months ago next
As far as I know, only the people who are collaborators can view the files. You can invite specific users to collaborate by sending them a link to the file.
hansonb 6 months ago prev next
I'm really curious about how the syncing works behind the scenes, does anyone have any thoughts on that?
sally_j 6 months ago next
The syncing is implemented using a combination of local storage and websockets. It ensures real-time updates without any lag.
justinbg 6 months ago prev next
It looks like only the collaborators who have access to edit the file can view the file, am I correct? Is there a way to make it viewable by anyone?
lucym_ 6 months ago prev next
I'm really excited to see where this is headed. The idea of real-time collaborative editing is so powerful. Good job making it happen!
cthulhu 6 months ago prev next
This could be really useful for my class in college. I'm going to introduce it to my professor and see if we can use it for our group projects.
alexp321 6 months ago prev next
The editor feels smooth and easy to use. I'm blown away by the simplicity and speed of it. It might even replace my current editor.
mike39 6 months ago next
I agree, it's an impressive tool, especially for something in beta. I can't wait to see how it develops further.
elysia 6 months ago prev next
I noticed that there's no immediate feedback when you save a file, is that intentional? It might be useful to add a 'file saved' message or something similar.
cale 6 months ago next
You're right, that would be a good feature to add. I suggest putting that in the feature request somehow.
elisha_ 6 months ago prev next
I've seen a number of real-time collaborative tools, but this is the best one I've seen so far. The zero-setup is impressive.
lesleyp 6 months ago prev next
I'd love to use this tool for remote collaboration, but I can't seem to get it to work on my mobile browser. Any solutions for this?
billg12 6 months ago prev next
I really like the no-frills design and easy-to-use interface. It's better than some other tools I've tried, which feel unnecessarily complicated.
kimku 6 months ago prev next
Has anyone tried using this tool for a live-coding event? I wonder if it'd be possible to set up.
marie33 6 months ago prev next
I was skeptical about the no-setup feature, but I was able to start coding in just a couple of seconds. It's seriously awesome!