Real-Time Chat Messaging: Next.js 13, React, Tailwind, Prisma, MongoDB, NextAuth, Pusher

This is a repository for a Real-Time Chat Messaging: Next.js 13, React, Tailwind, Prisma, MongoDB, NextAuth, Pusher.

we'll walk you through the process of creating a fully-functional and visually stunning chat application that rivals the best in the industry.

Key Features:

• Real-time messaging using Pusher
• Message notifications and alerts
• Tailwind design for sleek UI
• Tailwind animations and transition effects
• Full responsiveness for all devices
• Credential authentication with NextAuth
• Google authentication integration
• Github authentication integration
• File and image upload using Cloudinary CDN
• Client form validation and handling using react-hook-form
• Server error handling with react-toast
• Message read receipts
• Online/offline user status
• Group chats and one-on-one messaging
• Message attachments and file sharing
• User profile customization and settings
• How to write POST, GET, and DELETE routes in route handlers (app/api)
• How to fetch data in server React components by directly accessing the database (WITHOUT API! like Magic!)
• Handling relations between Server and Child components in a real-time environment
• Creating and managing chat rooms and channels

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• npm (Node package manager)
• MongoDB (for database management)
• A Pusher account (for real-time messaging)
• A Cloudinary account (for file uploads)

Cloning the repository

git clone https://github.com/rohit4242/realtime-chat-messaging.git

Install packages

npm i

Setup .env file

DATABASE_URL=
NEXTAUTH_SECRET=

NEXT_PUBLIC_PUSHER_APP_KEY=
PUSHER_APP_ID=
PUSHER_SECRET=

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=

GITHUB_ID=
GITHUB_SECRET=

GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=

Setup Prisma

npx prisma db push

Start the app

npm run dev

Available commands

Running commands with npm npm run [command]

command	description
dev	Starts a development instance of the app

Technologies Used

• Next.js: A React framework for server-side rendering and static site generation.
• React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for styling.
• Prisma: An ORM for database management.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing user and message data.
• NextAuth: Authentication for Next.js applications.
• Pusher: A service for real-time communication.
• Cloudinary: A cloud service for image and video management.

Conclusion

This Real-Time Chat Messaging Application is designed to provide a robust and interactive chat experience. With its modern tech stack and rich features, it stands out as a competitive solution for real-time communication needs.