Systems and methods for synchronizing document edits using application state variables

A computer-implemented method of co-editing a design for a product, the computer-implemented method comprising:

• storing, by at least one processor and in a database, (i) a set of tool state variables respectively corresponding to a set of editing tools included in a product editor for editing content included in the product, and (ii) a set of content state variables respectively corresponding to a set of design elements included in the content for the product;
• receiving, by the at least one processor and from a first electronic device executing a first instantiation of the product editor specifying a set of first editing tools and a set of first content state variables, a request for a collaborative communication session with a second electronic device executing a second instantiation of the product editor specifying a set of second editing tools and a set of second content state variables;
• generating, by the at least one processor, the collaborative communication session between the first electronic device and the second electronic device in response to the request;
• receiving, by the at least one processor from the second electronic device, (i) a value for an editing tool of the set of second editing tools, and (ii) a value for a content state variable of the set of second content state variables;
• updating, by the at least one processor and in the database, (i) the set of tool state variables to reflect the value for the editing tool of the set of second editing tools, and (ii) the set of content state variables to reflect the value for the content state variable of the set of second content state variables;
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• synchronizing, by the at least one processor, the set of first editing tools and the set of first content state variables to reflect the set of tool state variables and the set of content state variables that were updated, wherein the first instantiation of the product editor displays the set of first editing tools and the set of first content state variables that were synchronized.

A system for co-editing a design for a product, the system comprising:

• a memory storing (i) non-transitory computer executable instructions, (ii) a set of tool state variables respectively corresponding to a set of editing tools included in a product editor for editing content included in the product, and (iii) a set of content state variables respectively corresponding to a set of design elements included in the content for the product;
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• at least one processor interfacing with the memory, wherein the computer processor is configured to execute the non-transitory computer executable instructions to cause the at least one processor to:
• receive, from a first electronic device executing a first instantiation of the product editor specifying a set of first editing tools and a set of first content state variables, a request for a collaborative communication session with a second electronic device executing a second instantiation of the product editor specifying a set of second editing tools and a set of second content state variables,
• generate the collaborative communication session between the first electronic device and the second electronic device in response to the request,
• receive, from the second electronic device, (i) a value for an editing tool of the set of second editing tools, and (ii) a value for a content state variable of the set of second content state variables,
• update, in the memory, (i) the set of tool state variables to reflect the value for the editing tool of the set of second editing tools, and (ii) the set of content state variables to reflect the value for the content state variable of the set of second content state variables, and
• synchronize the set of first editing tools and the set of first content state variables to reflect the set of tool state variables and the set of content state variables that were updated, wherein the first instantiation of the product editor displays the set of first editing tools and the set of first content state variables that were synchronized.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium configured to store instructions, the instructions when executed by at least one processor causing the at least one processor to perform operations comprising:

• storing, in a database, (i) a set of tool state variables respectively corresponding to a set of editing tools included in a product editor for editing content included in a product, and (ii) a set of content state variables respectively corresponding to a set of design elements included in the content for the product;
• receiving, from a first electronic device executing a first instantiation of the product editor specifying a set of first editing tools and a set of first content state variables, a request for a collaborative communication session with a second electronic device executing a second instantiation of the product editor specifying a set of second editing tools and a set of second content state variables;
• generating the collaborative communication session between the first electronic device and the second electronic device in response to the request;
• receiving, from the second electronic device, (i) a value for an editing tool of the set of second editing tools, and (ii) a value for a content state variable of the set of second content state variables;
• updating, in the database, (i) the set of tool state variables to reflect the value for the editing tool of the set of second editing tools, and (ii) the set of content state variables to reflect the value for the content state variable of the set of second content state variables;
• and
• synchronizing the set of first editing tools and the set of first content state variables to reflect the set of tool state variables and the set of content state variables that were updated, wherein the first instantiation of the product editor displays the set of first editing tools and the set of first content state variables that were synchronized.