How Real-Time Collaboration Works
HeyBoss now offers powerful real-time collaboration features designed to help you and your team work more efficiently. With coding locks, active user tracking, and automatic updates, you can focus on building without worrying about conflicts or miscommunication.
You can invite your team to a workspace and assign Admin, Editor, or Viewer roles, ensuring everyone collaborates with the right level of access and complete clarity.
Prerequisites
You need access to a shared workspace in HeyBoss.
Ensure your workspace is updated to the latest version to access collaboration features.
Active User Tracking: The
ActiveUserscomponent displays who is currently working in your workspace. This makes it easy to coordinate tasks and discussions.Coding Lock: When you start editing code, HeyBoss automatically applies a coding lock. This prevents others from making conflicting changes at the same time.
Lock Notification: If someone else is editing, you’ll see a notification from the
CodingLockInlinecomponent. This helps you avoid interruptions and keeps your work safe.Chat Input Lock Check: Before you send a message in the workspace chat, HeyBoss checks whether a coding lock is active. This ensures important coding sessions are not disrupted.
Automatic Updates: The
useCollaborationhook polls for updates every 3 seconds. You always see the latest changes and active users, so your team stays in sync.
Example: Collaborating on a Coding Task
Imagine you and a teammate are working on the same file. When you begin editing, HeyBoss locks the file for you. Your teammate can see that you are active and waits for the lock to be released before making changes.
If you try to send a chat message while the file is locked, HeyBoss notifies you, helping prevent accidental interruptions.
Tips for Effective Team Collaboration
Check the active user list before starting a major edit to avoid overlapping work.
Communicate in the workspace chat to coordinate coding sessions.
Release the coding lock when you finish editing to let teammates contribute.
Use the latest version of HeyBoss for the best collaboration experience.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance with workspace collaboration, contact HeyBoss Support. We're here to help you succeed!
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