Objective:

To develop a web-based, containerized IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for students that allows them to write, compile, and execute code in multiple programming languages securely using Docker containers.

Why Choose This Project:

• Provides a safe environment to execute code without affecting the host system.

• Supports multiple programming languages and isolated execution per user.

• Enhances learning by providing an online platform without the need for local IDE setup.

• Integrates Docker, cloud deployment, and web development, which is valuable for modern software engineering skills.

Key Features:

Technology Stack:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js or Vue.js for interactive code editor.

• Backend: Node.js (Express) or Python (Flask / Django) to manage requests and containers.

• Containerization: Docker for isolated execution of code snippets.

• Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB for storing user data, code history, and session info.

• Code Editor Integration: Ace Editor, CodeMirror, or Monaco Editor for browser-based code editing.

• Optional: Kubernetes for scaling multiple containers for high concurrency.

Working Flow:

1. User Authentication

   • Students log in to the platform securely.

2. Code Writing

   • Users write code in a web-based editor with syntax highlighting and auto-completion.

3. Containerized Execution

   • Backend launches a Docker container for the selected programming language.

   • User code is executed inside the container, isolating it from the server environment.

4. Output & Feedback

   • Execution results (output, errors) are sent back to the frontend in real-time.

5. Code Saving & History

   • Users can save their code snippets to the database for future reference.

6. Optional Collaboration

   • Real-time code sharing and collaborative editing sessions with other students.

Main Modules:

1. User Authentication Module

2. Web-based Code Editor Module

3. Docker Container Management Module

4. Execution & Output Module

5. Code Storage & History Module

6. Collaboration Module (Optional)

Security Features:

• Docker containers isolate user code to prevent system compromise.

• Execution time and resource limits to avoid abuse.

• Secure API endpoints with authentication.

• Code sanitization to prevent malicious code execution.