Chat Application MERN-Stack Web Application.

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Project Overview

A real-time Chat application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and styled with Tailwind CSS. It supports user authentication, group chats, and instant messaging with real-time updates via Socket.IO. The application is fully responsive and provides smooth communication with features like notifications and state management using Redux.

Technologies & Packages Used

• MongoDB: NoSQL database for flexible and scalable data storage.
• Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js, providing robust features for web and mobile applications.
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
• React.js: A JavaScript library for building reusable UI components and efficient single-page application views.
• Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
• Socket.IO: Enables real-time, bidirectional and event-based communication.
• JWT (JSON Web Tokens): Securely transmits information between parties as a JSON object.
• Redux: A Predictable State Container for JavaScript Apps.
• React-Toastify: A JavaScript library for providing toast notifications in React.

Key Features

• User Authentication: SignIn, SignUp, and Logout functionality.
• Real-time Chat: Users can send and receive messages in real-time.
• Group Chat: Create and participate in group chats.
• Message Notifications: Get notified of new messages with sound and visual alerts.
• State Management: Manage application state efficiently using Redux.
• Responsive Design: Tailwind CSS for a responsive and modern user interface.

How to Install

Follow these steps to set up and run the project locally:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/akashdeep023/Chat_App.git
   cd Chat_App

2. Install Dependencies: Frontend Folder :

   cd frontend
   npm install

   Backend Folder :

   cd backend
   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables:

   Configure the following environment variables by creating a .env file in the root of Forntend and Backend Folder:

   Frontend Folder :

   VITE_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:9000

   Backend Folder :

   FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173
   MONGODB_URI=mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/chat-app
   PORT=9000
   JWT_SECRET=secret-kvndkvdlkajkhkJkBiu6JJNjkbhkvnskcmhLJ5dKbkjsamnv

   Replace the values with your specific configurations.

4. Run the Application:

   Frontend Folder :

   npm run dev

   Backend Folder :

   npm run dev

5. Open in Your Browser:

Open http://localhost:5173 in your web browser.

Project Structure

├── frontend
│   ├── public
│   ├── src
│   │   ├── assets
│   │   ├── components
│   │   ├── pages
│   │   ├── redux
│   │   ├── socket
│   │   ├── utils
│   │   ├── App.jsx
│   │   ├── main.jsx
│   │   └── index.css
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── tailwind.config.js
│   ├── .env
│   └── package.json
├── backend
│   ├── config
│   ├── controllers
│   ├── middlewares
│   ├── models
│   ├── routes
│   ├── server.js
│   ├── .env
│   └── package.json
└── README.md

Author

Akash Deep
Email: contact.akashdeep023@gmail.com
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/akashdeep023/

Images

Profile

Group Create

Chat & Group Overview

Chat & Group Members

Chat & Group Setting

Add User in Group (Admin Access)

Remove User in Group (Admin Access)

User Search & Chat

Notification Box

Notification Alert

Shimmer

Footer

Thank You

Thank you for exploring Chat App! Your feedback is valuable. If you have any suggestions or thoughts, feel free to share them with us. 😊

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