Feature: Media, Link & Code Sharing in Community Chat

[Akash504-ai]

Description

Enable users to share links, images, PDFs, and code snippets in community chat to improve collaboration and discussion.

Features

1. Link Detection

   • Auto-detect URLs in messages.
   • YouTube → show preview.
   • GitHub / articles / job posts → clickable links.

2. Image Upload

   • Users can share screenshots, UI designs, diagrams, etc.

3. PDF Upload

   • Share resumes, documentation, notes, or research papers.

4. Code Snippets

   • Display formatted code blocks for developer discussions.

Backend Changes

Extend the message model:

message: String
type: "text" | "image" | "pdf" | "link"
fileUrl: String

Tech Suggestion

• Cloudinary → image storage
• Cloudinary / S3 → PDF storage
• Frontend regex → URL detection

Acceptance Criteria

• Links are automatically detected and clickable.
• Users can upload and view images and PDFs.
• Code snippets render in formatted blocks.
• Messages sync in real-time across community members.