NerdsOnCall

Real-Time Doubt-Solving Platform

A comprehensive platform connecting students and tutors through live video calls for instant doubt resolution. Built with Spring Boot backend and Next.js frontend.

Project Overview

NerdsOnCall is a real-time educational platform that connects students with tutors for instant doubt resolution through live video calls, interactive whiteboards, and screen sharing capabilities.

Key Features

• Live Video Calls: WebRTC-powered real-time communication
• Interactive Whiteboard: Shared canvas for visual explanations
• Screen Sharing: Full screen or window sharing capabilities
• Real-Time Matching: Instant tutor-student connections
• Subscription Management: Flexible billing plans via Stripe
• Session History: Complete logs and feedback system
• WebSocket Communication: Real-time updates and signaling

Architecture

Backend (Spring Boot)

• Framework: Spring Boot 3.2.0
• Database: PostgreSQL (via Supabase)
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication
• Real-time: WebSocket + STOMP protocol
• Payments: Stripe integration
• WebRTC Signaling: Custom WebSocket handlers

Frontend (Next.js)

• Framework: Next.js 15.3.4 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS v4
• State Management: React Context + TanStack Query v5
• Real-time: Socket.IO Client
• Video Calls: WebRTC with Simple Peer
• Payments: Stripe.js integration

Prerequisites

• Java 17+
• Node.js 18+
• PostgreSQL database
• Stripe account for payments

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to Server/ directory
2. Configure application.yml with database and Stripe credentials
3. Run mvn spring-boot:run
4. Server starts on http://localhost:8080

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to Client/ directory
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Configure environment variables in .env.local
4. Run development server: npm run dev
5. Application available at http://localhost:3000

Built for education and learning