collaborative editing

Collaborative Editing

The Intelligent IDE provides powerful real-time collaborative editing features that allow multiple users to work together on the same notebook or code files simultaneously.

Overview

Collaborative editing enables:

• Real-time synchronization of code changes across all participants
• Live cursor tracking to see where other users are working
• Conflict resolution for simultaneous edits
• User presence indicators showing who's currently active
• Session management for organizing collaborative sessions

Starting a Collaborative Session

As a Teacher (Session Host)

1. Open a Course

   • Navigate to your course in the VS Code extension
   • Open the notebook or file you want to collaborate on

2. Enable Collaboration

   • Use the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
   • Run command: Intelligent IDE: Start Collaboration Session
   • Or click the collaboration icon in the editor toolbar

3. Share Session ID

   • Copy the generated session ID from the notification
   • Share it with students through the course chat or announcement

As a Student (Joining a Session)

1. Join Session

   • Use command: Intelligent IDE: Join Collaboration Session
   • Enter the session ID provided by your teacher
   • Click "Join Session"

2. Wait for Connection

   • The extension will connect you to the collaborative session
   • You'll see other participants' cursors and selections

Collaborative Features

Real-time Editing

• Synchronized Changes: All edits are instantly synchronized across participants
• Operational Transformation: Ensures consistency when multiple users edit simultaneously
• Auto-save: Changes are automatically saved to prevent data loss

User Presence

• Live Cursors: See other users' cursor positions in real-time
• Color-coded Users: Each participant has a unique color
• User List: View all active participants in the session panel

Conflict Resolution

• Automatic Merging: Simple conflicts are resolved automatically
• Manual Resolution: Complex conflicts require user intervention
• Version History: Track changes and revert if needed

Chat Integration

• Session Chat: Built-in chat for collaboration participants
• Code Comments: Add comments linked to specific code lines
• Voice Notes: Optional voice message support

Session Management

Session Settings

{
  "maxParticipants": 20,
  "allowAnonymous": false,
  "autoSave": true,
  "conflictResolution": "auto",
  "sessionTimeout": "2h"
}

Permissions

• Host: Full control over session settings and participant management
• Collaborator: Can edit and comment
• Observer: Read-only access
• Guest: Limited temporary access

Session Controls

• Lock/Unlock Editing: Temporarily prevent changes
• Pause Session: Suspend collaboration temporarily
• End Session: Close the collaborative session
• Export Session: Save collaboration history

Best Practices

For Teachers

1. Plan Ahead: Set clear objectives for collaborative sessions
2. Manage Participants: Use appropriate permission levels
3. Monitor Progress: Keep track of student contributions
4. Provide Guidance: Use chat and comments for real-time feedback

For Students

1. Be Respectful: Don't disrupt others' work
2. Communicate: Use chat to coordinate with teammates
3. Save Regularly: Even though auto-save is enabled
4. Ask Questions: Use comments for clarification

General Guidelines

• Test Connection: Verify connectivity before important sessions
• Use Descriptive Names: Help others identify you
• Stay Focused: Avoid unnecessary changes to shared code
• Document Changes: Use commit messages and comments

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

Problem: Cannot connect to collaboration session

Solution:
1. Check internet connection
2. Verify session ID is correct
3. Ensure VS Code extension is up to date
4. Try rejoining the session

Problem: Frequent disconnections

Solution:
1. Check network stability
2. Close unnecessary applications
3. Reduce number of participants
4. Contact system administrator

Synchronization Issues

Problem: Changes not appearing for other users

Solution:
1. Refresh the collaboration session
2. Check if session is still active
3. Verify you have editing permissions
4. Restart VS Code if necessary

Problem: Conflicting changes

Solution:
1. Use the conflict resolution dialog
2. Communicate with other participants
3. Merge changes manually if needed
4. Revert to previous version if necessary

Performance Issues

Problem: Slow response times during collaboration

Solution:
1. Reduce number of active participants
2. Close unnecessary files and extensions
3. Check system resources (CPU, memory)
4. Use a more stable internet connection

Advanced Features

Session Recording

• Enable Recording: Capture entire collaboration session
• Playback: Review session activities later
• Export: Save recordings for educational purposes

Integration with Course Management

• Automatic Enrollment: Students auto-join based on course membership
• Grade Integration: Link collaboration participation to grades
• Assignment Tracking: Monitor progress on collaborative assignments

API Integration

// Example: Starting a collaboration session programmatically
const session = await collaborationService.createSession({
  courseId: 'course-123',
  fileId: 'notebook-456',
  maxParticipants: 15,
  permissions: 'collaborator'
});

Security and Privacy

Data Protection

• Encrypted Communication: All collaboration data is encrypted in transit
• Session Isolation: Sessions are isolated per course
• Access Control: Strict permission management
• Audit Logging: Track all collaboration activities

Privacy Settings

• Anonymous Mode: Hide user identities if needed
• Recording Consent: Explicit consent required for recording
• Data Retention: Control how long session data is stored

Team Members

List the members of the team along with their roles and responsibilities.

Name	Role	Email
Alice Smith	Project Manager	team-lead@intelligent-ide.project
Bob Johnson	Lead Developer	developer@intelligent-ide.project
Charlie Brown	UX Designer	designer@intelligent-ide.project

Contributing

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Resources

• Link to relevant documentation, tools, and libraries.
• Include any design assets or project management tools being used.

FAQs

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Contact

For any inquiries or support, please reach out to the project manager or relevant team members.

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