Multiplayer Calculator

A real-time multiplayer calculator application built with Node.js, Express, Socket.IO, and React.

Features

• Real-time collaboration on calculations
• Support for both simple and algebraic calculators
• Chat functionality
• Multiple rooms
• User authentication and roles (admin, moderator, user)

Technologies Used

• Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • Socket.IO
• Frontend:
  • React
  • Socket.IO Client

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v12 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/scar17off/multiplayer-calculator.git
   cd multiplayer-calculator
   

2. Install dependencies for both backend and frontend:

   npm install
   cd frontend
   npm install
   cd ..
   

3. Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

   PORT=443
   adminlogin=your_admin_password
   modlogin=your_moderator_password
   

Running the Application

1. Start the backend server:

   npm start
   

2. In a separate terminal, start the frontend development server:

   cd frontend
   npm start
   

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

Usage

• Join a room or create a new one by appending ?room=roomname to the URL
• Use the calculator by clicking on the buttons or typing on your keyboard
• Chat with other users in the same room
• Admins and moderators can use special commands (type /help in the chat for a list of commands)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.