Welcome to the Real-time Chat Application! This project demonstrates a simple yet powerful chat application built with modern web technologies including Node.js, Express, Socket.io, and React. The app features real-time messaging with user authentication, ensuring a seamless and interactive user experience.
- Real-time Messaging: Experience instant communication with WebSocket technology.
- User Authentication: Secure user login and chat participation.
- Responsive Design: A clean and responsive interface powered by Bootstrap.
- Cross-Browser Support: Compatible with modern web browsers.
- Frontend: React, Bootstrap
- Backend: Node.js, Express, Socket.io
- State Management: React Hooks
- Real-time Communication: Socket.io
project-root
├── backend
│ ├── node_modules
│ ├── package.json
│ ├── server.js
│ └── .gitignore
├── frontend
│ ├── node_modules
│ ├── public
│ ├── src
│ │ ├── components
│ │ │ └── Chat.js
│ │ ├── App.css
│ │ ├── App.js
│ │ ├── index.css
│ │ ├── index.js
│ │ └── socket.js
│ ├── package.json
│ └── .gitignore
└── README.md
🏁 Getting Started
Follow these steps to get the project up and running on your local machine.
Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following installed:
Node.js (v12 or higher)
npm (v6 or higher)
Installation
1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/username/repository.git
Navigate to the project directory:
cd repository
2. Install backend dependencies:
cd backend
npm install
npm run dev
3. Install frontend dependencies:
cd ../frontend
npm install
npm start
Running the Application
Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.
Join the chat with different usernames in different tabs or browsers.
🌐 Usage
Join the Chat: Enter a username to join the chat room.
Send Messages: Type your message and hit the send button to communicate in real-time.
Real-time Updates: See messages from other users appear instantly.
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit pull requests.
Fork the Repository
Create a Feature Branch:
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature
Commit Your Changes:
git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'
Push to the Branch:
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature
Open a Pull Request
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Inspiration from various online tutorials and documentation.
Special thanks to the open-source community for their valuable resources.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions. Happy coding!