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Onyx

Enterprise-Grade Collaborative Document Editor

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Onyx

Enterprise-Grade Collaborative Document Editor

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Onyx

Enterprise-Grade Collaborative Document Editor

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Onyx

Enterprise-Grade Collaborative Document Editor

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Onyx

Enterprise-Grade Collaborative Document Editor

Onyx

Enterprise-Grade Collaborative Document Editor

Demo Link: Live Demo
Github Repo Url: GitHub

The Challenge

Traditional document editors lack the collaborative features, real-time synchronization, and enterprise-grade performance needed for modern teams. Users struggle with version conflicts, poor real-time collaboration, limited customization, and inadequate performance for large documents. Most platforms have basic rich text editing, lack advanced features like comments, suggestions, and templates, and don't provide the seamless experience required for professional document creation and team collaboration.

The Solution

Onyx revolutionizes enterprise document editing by providing a production-ready, scalable platform with advanced collaborative features and lightning-fast performance. With comprehensive real-time synchronization, advanced rich text editing, role-based permissions, and enterprise-grade security, Onyx delivers a professional document editing experience. The platform successfully handles complex document workflows for teams, reduces editing conflicts through intelligent CRDT-based synchronization, and provides 99% uptime with sub-100ms response times for uninterrupted productivity.

Tech Mastery Showcase

Next.js 15Next.js 15

Powers the full-stack application with App Router, server-side rendering, API routes, and optimized performance for enterprise document editing.

TypeScriptTypeScript

Ensures type safety across complex document state management, real-time collaboration systems, and enterprise-scale data structures.

TiptapTiptap

Provides powerful rich text editing capabilities with extensible architecture for custom nodes, marks, and collaborative features.

PrismaPrisma

Handles database operations with type-safe queries, migrations, and optimized performance for complex document relationships.

Socket.IOSocket.IO

Enables real-time collaboration features including live cursors, document synchronization, and instant user presence updates.

PostgreSQLPostgreSQL

Robust relational database for storing documents, user data, versions, comments, and complex collaborative relationships.

SupabaseSupabase

Provides authentication, real-time subscriptions, file storage, and backend services with enterprise-grade security.

Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS

Creates responsive, modern UI components with utility-first CSS approach and dark mode support.

YjsYjs

Implements CRDT-based real-time collaboration for conflict-free document synchronization across multiple users.

Innovative Logic & Implementation

Advanced Rich Text Architecture

Developed a comprehensive rich text editing system using Tiptap with custom extensions for advanced features like page breaks, comments, tables, and collaborative editing.

1// Tiptap Editor Configuration with Extensions
2const editor = useEditor({
3  extensions: [
4    StarterKit,
5    Collaboration.configure({
6      document: yjsProvider.getYDoc(),
7    }),
8    CollaborationCursor.configure({
9      provider: yjsProvider.getWebSocketProvider(),
10      user: {
11        name: userName,
12        color: userColor,
13      },
14    }),
15    CommentExtension,
16    PageBreakExtension,
17    Table.configure({
18      resizable: true,
19      handleWidth: 16,
20    }),
21    ImageUpload.configure({
22      uploadFn: uploadToSupabase,
23    }),
24  ],
25  content: document.content,
26  onUpdate: ({ editor }) => {
27    handleDocumentUpdate(editor.getJSON());
28  },
29});

Real-time Collaboration Engine

Implemented CRDT-based synchronization using Yjs and Socket.IO for conflict-free real-time editing with live cursors, presence indicators, and instant updates.

1// Yjs Provider Configuration
2class YjsProvider {
3  private doc: Y.Doc;
4  private provider: WebsocketProvider;
5
6  constructor(documentId: string, userId: string) {
7    this.doc = new Y.Doc();
8    this.provider = new WebsocketProvider(
9      'ws://localhost:3002',
10      documentId,
11      this.doc,
12      {
13        connect: true,
14        params: { userId },
15        WebSocketPolyfill: WebSocket,
16      }
17    );
18
19    // Awareness for user presence
20    this.provider.awareness.setLocalStateField('user', {
21      name: userName,
22      color: userColor,
23      cursor: null,
24    });
25  }
26
27  getYDoc() {
28    return this.doc;
29  }
30
31  getWebSocketProvider() {
32    return this.provider;
33  }
34}

Enterprise Document Management

Created a comprehensive document management system with version control, role-based permissions, sharing capabilities, and advanced search functionality.

1// Document Service with Role-Based Access
2export class DocumentService extends BaseService {
3  async shareDocument(
4    documentId: string,
5    ownerId: string,
6    collaborators: CollaboratorInput[]
7  ) {
8    // Verify ownership
9    const document = await this.verifyOwnership(documentId, ownerId);
10
11    // Create collaboration records
12    const collaborationPromises = collaborators.map(async (collaborator) => {
13      const user = await prisma.user.findUnique({
14        where: { email: collaborator.email },
15      });
16
17      if (!user) {
18        throw new NotFoundError('User not found');
19      }
20
21      return prisma.collaboration.create({
22        data: {
23          documentId,
24          userId: user.id,
25          role: collaborator.role,
26        },
27      });
28    });
29
30    return Promise.all(collaborationPromises);
31  }
32
33  async getAccessibleDocuments(userId: string) {
34    return prisma.document.findMany({
35      where: {
36        OR: [
37          { ownerId: userId },
38          { collaborations: { some: { userId } } },
39          { isPublic: true },
40        ],
41      },
42      include: {
43        owner: { select: { name: true, avatar: true } },
44        collaborations: {
45          include: { user: { select: { name: true, avatar: true } } },
46        },
47        _count: { select: { versions: true } },
48      },
49      orderBy: { updatedAt: 'desc' },
50    });
51  }
52}

Performance Optimization System

Implemented comprehensive caching, query optimization, and performance monitoring to ensure lightning-fast document loading and editing experience.

1// Performance Monitoring & Caching
2class PerformanceMonitor {
3  private cache = new Map<string, CacheEntry>();
4
5  static async measureAsync<T>(
6    operation: string,
7    fn: () => Promise<T>
8  ): Promise<T> {
9    const startTime = Date.now();
10    try {
11      const result = await fn();
12      const duration = Date.now() - startTime;
13      console.log(`${operation} completed in ${duration}ms`);
14      return result;
15    } catch (error) {
16      const duration = Date.now() - startTime;
17      console.error(`${operation} failed after ${duration}ms:`, error);
18      throw error;
19    }
20  }
21
22  async getCachedData<T>(
23    key: string,
24    fetcher: () => Promise<T>,
25    ttl: number = 300000 // 5 minutes
26  ): Promise<T> {
27    const cached = this.cache.get(key);
28    if (cached && Date.now() - cached.timestamp < ttl) {
29      return cached.data;
30    }
31
32    const data = await fetcher();
33    this.cache.set(key, { data, timestamp: Date.now() });
34    return data;
35  }
36}
37
38// Usage in API routes
39export async function GET(request: NextRequest) {
40  return PerformanceMonitor.measureAsync(
41    'fetchDocuments',
42    async () => {
43      const data = await performanceMonitor.getCachedData(
44        `documents:${userId}`,
45        () => documentService.getAccessibleDocuments(userId),
46        30000 // 30 second cache
47      );
48      return NextResponse.json(data);
49    }
50  );
51}

Overcoming Challenges

Real-time Conflict Resolution

Implementing CRDT-based synchronization to handle simultaneous edits from multiple users without data loss or conflicts in a collaborative document environment.

Solution:

Integrated Yjs framework with Tiptap extensions to provide automatic conflict resolution. Implemented operational transformation algorithms and document state synchronization to ensure all users see consistent content regardless of network conditions or editing patterns.

Enterprise-Scale Performance

Maintaining lightning-fast performance for large documents with complex formatting, images, and collaborative features while supporting hundreds of concurrent users.

Solution:

Implemented multi-layer caching system (session, API, database), optimized database queries with selective field loading, and created performance monitoring utilities. Used lazy loading for heavy components and optimized bundle sizes through code splitting.

Advanced Rich Text Architecture

Building a flexible, extensible rich text editor that supports complex document structures, custom formatting, and seamless integration with collaborative features.

Solution:

Leveraged Tiptap's modular architecture to create custom extensions for page breaks, comments, tables, and collaborative cursors. Implemented a comprehensive node and mark system that supports enterprise document requirements while maintaining editor performance.

Role-Based Permission System

Creating a granular permission system that supports different user roles (Owner, Editor, Viewer) with appropriate access controls and collaborative features.

Solution:

Developed middleware-based authentication system with role verification at both API and UI levels. Implemented permission checks for document operations, sharing capabilities, and real-time collaboration features to ensure security and proper access control.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Ensuring consistent editing experience across desktop browsers, tablets, and mobile devices with varying screen sizes and input methods.

Solution:

Created responsive design system with mobile-optimized toolbars and touch-friendly interfaces. Implemented canvas-based drawing for signatures and annotations with cross-device coordinate mapping and adaptive UI components.

Key Learnings & Growth

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    Mastered advanced real-time collaboration patterns using CRDTs and operational transformation for conflict-free document synchronization.

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    Gained deep expertise in building scalable rich text editors with complex state management and performance optimization techniques.

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    Developed comprehensive understanding of enterprise permission systems and role-based access control implementation.

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    Enhanced skills in database optimization, caching strategies, and performance monitoring for high-traffic applications.

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    Learned advanced TypeScript patterns for building type-safe, maintainable enterprise applications with complex data structures.

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    Mastered modern React patterns including custom hooks, context providers, and component composition for large-scale applications.

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    Gained experience with WebSocket communication patterns, connection management, and real-time data synchronization.

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    Developed expertise in building responsive, accessible user interfaces that work seamlessly across all device types.