nellylemmy/talktime-video-app

Self-hosted video calling platform with coturn TURN, volunteer scheduling, and admin dashboard. Built for English-conversation practice with Maasai students. # TalkTime - Empowering Through Conversation **TalkTime** is a modern, secure, and user-friendly video conferencing platform designed to connect enthusiastic volunteers with Maasai students in Rombo, Kenya. Our mission is to boost English skills and build confidence through friendly, one-on-one video conversations. This project is built with a focus on simplicity and impact, providing a seamless experience for both volunteers and students. It is proudly supported by the **ADEA Foundation**. --- ## ✨ Features - **Modern, Responsive UI**: A beautiful, branded interface that looks great on any device. - **Role-Based Access**: Separate, tailored flows for Volunteers and Students. - **One-to-One Video Calls**: Direct, secure video connections powered by WebRTC. - **40-Minute Call Timer**: A built-in timer ensures sessions are focused and consistent, automatically ending the call after 40 minutes. - **Admin Controls**: Volunteers have administrative privileges during calls. - **Simple Meeting Links**: Easy-to-use links for joining meetings. ## 🚀 Getting Started To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps. ### Prerequisites - Node.js (which includes npm) ### Installation 1. **Clone the repository:** ```bash git clone github.com ``` 2. **Navigate to the project directory:** ```bash cd talktime-video-app ``` 3. **Install NPM dependencies:** ```bash npm install ``` 4. **Start the development server:** ```bash npm start ``` The application will be running at `localhost`. ## 📂 Project Structure | Name | Description | | :--- | :--- | | **`public/`** | Contains all static assets for the frontend. | | ┣ `css/main.css` | Custom stylesheets for the application. | | ┣ `js/main.js` | Core application logic for the user interface and event handling. | | ┣ `js/webrtc.js` | Handles all WebRTC peer-to-peer connection logic. | | ┣ `index.html` | The main landing page for the website. | | ┣ `app.htm …