EchoChamber - Real-time Chat Application

EchoChamber is a real-time chat application built with React, TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, Socket.io, Redis, and DaisyUI. This application allows users to engage in instant messaging, providing a seamless and responsive chat experience.

Features

• Real-time Communication: Utilizes Socket.io for real-time bidirectional communication between the server and clients, ensuring instant message delivery.

• Persistent Storage: Stores user data and messages in MongoDB, offering a persistent and scalable solution.

• User Authentication: Implements user authentication to secure the chat environment, ensuring that only authorized users can access the application.

• Responsive UI with DaisyUI: The user interface is built with React and DaisyUI, providing a clean and responsive design for a smooth user experience across devices.

• Typescript: Enhances code readability, maintainability, and scalability through the use of TypeScript.

• Scalability: Incorporates Redis for handling the application's caching needs, improving overall performance and scalability.

Prerequisites

Before running the application, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB
• Redis

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/EchoChamber.git
   cd EchoChamber
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Configure Environment Variables:

   Create a .env file in the root of the project and configure the following variables:

    MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
    REDIS_URI=your_redis_connection_string
   

4. Start the Application:

    npm start
    or
    yarn start
   

The application should now be running at http://localhost:3000.

Happy chatting with EchoChamber! 🚀