Whiteboard (SLoP 5.0 - Frontend)

Welcome to the official Whiteboard project for SLoP 5.0, the open source contribution competition conducted by GDGC DAU!

About SLoP 5.0

SLoP (Semester Long Open source Projects) 5.0 is a flagship open source contribution competition organized by GDGC DAU. Participants contribute to real-world projects, collaborate, and learn open source workflows by solving curated issues and submitting pull requests.

• Competition: SLoP 5.0
• Organizer: GDGC DAU
• Project Category: Frontend
• Project Name: Whiteboard

Project Overview

Whiteboard is a simple, extensible, open source drawing app inspired by Canva/Excalidraw. It is built with React and designed for collaborative open source development. The current version provides a full-screen canvas and a floating dock with tool buttons. Only the Rectangle tool is implemented; all other tools are open for contribution!

How to Participate

1. Fork this repository and clone your fork.
2. Pick an open issue (see the Issues tab) or suggest a new feature.
3. Discuss your approach in the issue comments if needed.
4. Create a branch for your fix/feature.
5. Submit a Pull Request referencing the issue.
6. Wait for review and feedback!

Getting Started (Local Development)

git clone https://github.com/ossdaiict/SLoP5.0-Whiteboard.git
cd SLoP5.0-Whiteboard
npm install
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser.

Features & Contribution Opportunities

• Rectangle tool (implemented)
• Pencil tool (to be implemented by contributors)
• Circle tool (to be implemented by contributors)
• Eraser tool (to be implemented by contributors)
• Undo/Redo (to be implemented by contributors)
• Clear canvas (to be implemented by contributors)
• Add image (to be implemented by contributors) and many more!

All tools except Rectangle currently show an alert: "Feature to be implemented". Your task is to implement these features!

Guidelines

• Follow the CONTRIBUTING.md for coding standards and PR process.
• Be respectful and collaborative in discussions and reviews.
• Ask questions if you are unsure about requirements or implementation.

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

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Happy hacking and good luck in SLoP 5.0!

For any queries, reach out via the Issues tab or contact the GDGC DAU organizers.