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Real-time Chat Application

This repository contains a real-time chat application built using NestJS, Redis, MongoDB for the backend, and Next.js for the frontend. It also integrates Jitsi Meet for video conferencing.

Installation and Setup

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (version >= 12.0.0)
  • Docker (for running Redis and MongoDB containers)

Backend Setup

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone <repository-url>
cd <repository-folder>

  2. Set Up Environment Variables:

    • Create a .env file in the root directory using .env.example as a template.
    • Modify the environment variables as needed, including database connection strings and application ports.

  3. Start Docker Containers:

    • Make sure Docker is installed and running.
    • Start Redis and MongoDB containers using Docker Compose: 
      docker-compose up -d

  4. Install Dependencies and Start the Backend Server:

    • Navigate to the backend directory: 
      cd backend
    • Install dependencies: 
      npm install
    • Start the backend server: 
      npm run start:dev

Frontend Setup

  1. Navigate to the Frontend Directory:

    cd frontend

  2. Install Dependencies and Start the Frontend Server:

    • Install dependencies: 
      npm install
    • Start the frontend server: 
      npm run dev

Accessing the Application

  • Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access the chat application.
  • Sign up or log in to start chatting and using video conferencing.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your proposed changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Authors

Acknowledgments

  • Hat tip to anyone whose code was used
  • Inspiration
  • etc.

Contact

For questions or feedback, please contact Ba.Tran.