Build a Collaborative Online Whiteboard Like Miro
Create a real-time online whiteboard platform where users can draw, brainstorm, upload files, and collaborate visually, enhancing teamwork and creativity.Remote teams and classrooms require digital tools that replicate the physical whiteboard experience. Building an online whiteboard with real-time collaboration, drawing tools, sticky notes, and file uploads can transform brainstorming sessions, mind-mapping, and project planning.
This system allows users to draw freehand, add text, upload images/files, create sticky notes, connect objects, and collaborate with others in real time. WebSockets enable live updates across all connected users instantly. Additional features like voting, version history, and templates make the platform highly productive.
Real-Time Multi-User Collaboration
Allow multiple users to work simultaneously on a shared whiteboard with instant updates and zero lags.
Interactive Drawing and Brainstorming Tools
Support freehand drawing, sticky notes, text blocks, shapes, connectors, image uploads, and flow diagrams.
Session Management and Persistence
Save boards automatically, manage session states, and allow users to return and edit ongoing projects.
File Upload and Rich Media Support
Allow users to upload PDFs, images, videos, or documents directly onto the whiteboard for dynamic collaboration.
When a user creates a whiteboard session, others can join via a shared link. Actions like drawing, typing, uploading images, or adding shapes are synced in real time via WebSocket channels. Each action updates the board state for all participants instantly. Boards are saved periodically and can be exported as images or PDFs.
- Users create or join collaborative sessions with secure access links.
- All changes (drawing, typing, uploading) are sent via WebSocket connections to sync in real time.
- Boards are saved in the backend to allow resuming work later.
- Session owners can control permissions like view-only, edit, or export rights.
- Boards can be downloaded as images, PDFs, or archived for later use.
Frontend Development
Next.js, React.js, Konva.js or Fabric.js for whiteboard canvas rendering and tools
Real-Time Sync Engine
Socket.io (Node.js), WebRTC optional for media handling during collaborations
Backend and Storage
Node.js (Express.js) or Django for session handling, Redis for real-time state persistence, AWS S3 for file storage
Authentication and Permissions
JWT-based authentication, role-based access for session permissions, board visibility controls
1. Board Creation and User Authentication
Enable users to create new whiteboards and share invite links; optionally allow anonymous or registered sessions.
2. Drawing Tools and Canvas Design
Implement basic and advanced drawing tools — freehand, shapes, arrows, text blocks, sticky notes, and image uploads.
3. Real-Time Sync and Collaboration
Use WebSocket to broadcast every action to all connected users instantly across the session.
4. Persistence and Export Options
Auto-save whiteboard states to backend periodically and provide download/export functionalities.
5. Admin Controls and Permissions
Allow session owners to manage user roles, restrict edits, lock elements, or archive sessions after completion.
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