Chat App

A real-time chat application built with MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and WebSocket technology to provide seamless communication between users.

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Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Instant communication with WebSocket for low-latency updates.
• Authentication: Secure user authentication using JWT.
• User Profiles: View and edit user profiles.
• Group Chat: Create and manage group conversations. (TODO)
• Media Sharing: Send images on low quality (budget constraint)
• Responsive Design: Fully functional on mobile and desktop devices.
• Typing Indicators: See when users are typing in real time. (TODO)
• Read Receipts: Know when your messages are seen. (TODO)
• Search: Find users and messages quickly. (TODO)

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Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Tailwind CSS / DaisyUI
• React Hot Toast

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• WebSocket / Socket.IO for real-time communication
• MongoDB for database
• TypeScript for backend logic

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v22 or later)
• MongoDB (running locally or on a cloud service)
• NPM or Yarn