LiveNotes

Overview

LiveNotes is a real-time collaborative document editor built with Next.js 14 and Liveblocks. It offers a Google Docs-like experience with rich text editing and real-time collaboration features in a modern, responsive interface.

Key Features

Real-time Collaboration - Multiple users can edit documents simultaneously with changes synced instantly
Rich Text Editor - Format text with headings, styling, and alignment options
Commenting System - Add comments to specific text selections and resolve discussions
Document Sharing - Control access with editor and viewer permission levels
User Presence - See who's currently viewing or editing the document
Progressive Web App - Install on mobile and desktop for offline capabilities
Responsive Design - Optimized UI for both desktop and mobile devices
Document Management - Create, search, and organize documents from a central dashboard
Real-time Notifications - Get notified of mentions and document shares

Solution

Built with Next.js 14, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, LiveNotes leverages Liveblocks for real-time collaboration and Lexical for rich text editing. Authentication is handled by Clerk, with UI components from Radix UI for accessibility and consistency.

Outcome

The application features optimized performance with debounced searches, optimistic UI updates, and progressive enhancement techniques. The server-components architecture of Next.js 14 provides excellent performance while maintaining a great developer experience. This project demonstrates advanced frontend development skills including real-time data synchronization, complex state management, and responsive UI design principles.

Project Information

Technologies

TypeScript

Next.js

Liveblocks

Lexical

Tailwind CSS

Clerk

Radix UI

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