Bytepad

Overview

Bytepad is an online code sandbox that provides prebuilt templates for quick project creation and uses Docker to create isolated environments for each project. It enables developers to spin up development environments instantly without local setup.

Technical Architecture

Bytepad leverages Docker containers to provide secure, isolated development environments for each project:

Project Creation Flow:

1. User creates a new project using a prebuilt template
2. Docker container spins up with the selected environment
3. Terminal connects to the container via Docker socket for real-time interaction
4. Nginx wildcard subdomains dynamically serve project previews
5. HTTPS proxying routes requests to the correct Docker container based on subdomain

Key Components:

• Container Isolation: Each project runs in its own Docker container for security and resource isolation
• Docker Socket Integration: Terminal access is provided through direct Docker socket connection
• Dynamic Subdomain Routing: Nginx wildcard configuration enables unique preview URLs for each project
• HTTPS Proxy: Secure proxying from Nginx to the appropriate Docker container

Features

• Prebuilt Templates: Quick project creation with ready-to-use development environments
• Isolated Docker Environments: Each project runs in its own secure container
• Live Terminal Access: Real-time terminal connection to containers via Docker socket
• Dynamic HTTPS Preview URLs: Unique subdomain-based preview URLs for each project
• Real-time Code Editing: Instant code changes with live preview updates
• Container Resource Management: Efficient allocation and cleanup of Docker resources

Tech Stack

• Docker (container isolation and management)
• Docker Socket (terminal connection)
• Nginx (wildcard subdomain proxying, HTTPS)
• WebSocket (real-time communication)
• Container orchestration for dynamic environment provisioning

Status

Currently in active development.