PrepMate

PrepMate is a full-stack web platform designed to simulate real-time technical interview experiences. It combines video calling, live collaborative coding, and real-time feedback to help candidates prepare for interviews more effectively.

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🚀 Features

1. Real-Time Video Calling (WebRTC + Socket.IO)

2. Live Collaborative Code Editor

3. Real-Time Notifications

4. User Authentication & Management

5. Mock Interview Scheduler

6. Frontend Tech

• React.js + Tailwind CSS
• Redux Toolkit for state management
• Toast notifications via react-toastify

🌐 7. Backend Tech

• Express.js with CORS and Cookie Parser
• MongoDB (Mongoose ODM)
• Namespaced WebSocket logic for modular communication

⚙️ 8. Socket.IO Namespaces

• /interview → Video calling
• /code-edit → Live code collaboration
• /notification → Realtime alerts

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🛠 Setup Instructions

Backend

cd backend
npm install
node index.js

🧪 Future Improvements

• Role-based logic (Admin / Interviewer / Candidate)
• Chat integration (text chat during interview)
• Room history & session resume
• Feedback and scoring system post-interview

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👨‍💻 Developed by

Ankit Singh Chauhan

PrepMate — Practice smart. Get interview-ready!