VirtualHire

A modern, real-time video interviewing platform that enables seamless remote technical interviews with built-in code editor support. VirtualHire revolutionizes the way companies conduct technical interviews by providing a comprehensive suite of tools for both interviewers and candidates.

Features

• 💻 Real-time video conferencing using WebRTC
• 🔒 Secure authentication system
• 📝 Built-in code editor for technical interviews
• 📅 Interview scheduling system
• 🎙️ Real-time speech-to-text subtitles
• 🎯 Interactive dashboard for interview management
• 🔐 Protected routes and secure sessions
• 🎨 Modern UI with Tailwind CSS

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React with TypeScript
• Vite for build tooling
• Tailwind CSS for styling
• WebRTC for real-time communication
• Code editor for technical interviews
• React Router for navigation

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (with Mongoose)
• WebSocket for signaling server
• JWT for authentication
• Cron jobs for interview status management

Project Structure

├── Backend/                # Backend server implementation
│   ├── controllers/        # Request handlers
│   ├── middlewares/       # Custom middleware functions
│   ├── model/            # Database models
│   ├── routes/           # API routes
│   ├── services/         # Business logic
│   └── jobs/             # Scheduled tasks
│
├── frontend/              # React frontend application
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/   # Reusable UI components
│   │   ├── pages/        # Page components
│   │   ├── hooks/        # Custom React hooks
│   │   └── lib/          # Utility functions
│   └── public/           # Static assets

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd RemoteInterviewPlatform

2. Install backend dependencies

   cd Backend
   npm install

3. Install frontend dependencies

   cd frontend
   npm install

4. Set up environment variables Create a .env file in both the backend and frontend directories with the necessary environment variables.

Running the Application

1. Start the backend server

   cd Backend
   npm start

2. Start the frontend development server

   cd frontend
   npm run dev

Main Features Explanation

Real-time Video Conferencing

The platform uses WebRTC for peer-to-peer video communication, implemented in the WebRTCComponent.tsx. This enables high-quality, low-latency video calls between interviewers and candidates.

Code Editor

Built-in code editor component (CodeEditor.tsx) allows candidates to write and execute code during technical interviews. The editor supports syntax highlighting and multiple programming languages.

Interview Scheduling

The platform includes a comprehensive interview scheduling system with:

• Calendar integration for selecting interview slots
• Automated notifications
• Status tracking
• Cron jobs for managing interview states

Authentication System

Secure authentication implemented using JWT tokens, with protected routes ensuring only authorized access to various platform features.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.