Pocketplace: a mini version of /r/place using golang and websockets

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Pocketplace is a collaborative drawing application built with Go and WebSockets that recreates the Reddit /r/place concept on a smaller scale. Users can place pixels on a shared canvas in real-time with other participants. The project is designed for anyone interested in interactive web experiences or collaborative art projects. It stands out as an early implementation of the /r/place format, leveraging WebSockets for efficient real-time synchronization between users.

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