ChatApp 🗨️

ChatApp is a real-time chat application built with Node.js, Express, React, and Redux Toolkit. The application allows users to communicate through private and group chats, with real-time updates powered by WebSockets. The app also integrates with Cloudinary for image uploads and provides an intuitive user interface for a seamless chatting experience.

Features 🚀

• Real-time messaging: Instant updates for new messages via WebSockets. 🔄
• User authentication: Secure login and user management. 🔐
• Image upload: Users can upload images via Cloudinary. 🖼️
• Private and group chats: Support for both private and group conversations. 👥
• Notifications: Receive notifications for new messages even when not in the active chat. 🔔
• Message persistence: Messages are saved and can be retrieved from the backend. 💾
• Responsive UI: Built with React and styled for both desktop and mobile users. 📱💻

Technologies Used 💻

• Frontend:

  • React ⚛️
  • Redux Toolkit for state management 🛠️
  • React Router for routing 🛣️
  • Axios for HTTP requests 🌐
  • React Toastify for notifications 🧇
  • Cloudinary for image uploads ☁️

• Backend:

  • Node.js 🟩
  • Express 🚚
  • MongoDB for data storage 🗃️
  • Socket.io for real-time messaging 🔗

• Authentication:

  • JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for user authentication 🪙