Video Chat Application

A real-time video chat application that enables seamless peer-to-peer communication between users using WebRTC and Node.js. Users can join a room and start video calls by simply sharing a unique room ID.

Features

• Real-time video and audio streaming using WebRTC.
• Simple room-based system: users can join a call by sharing the same room ID.
• Responsive user interface built with React.
• Backend signaling server using Node.js and Socket.IO to manage room creation and media negotiation.
• Automatic handling of ICE candidates for reliable media exchange.
• Clean disconnection logic when users leave a room.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Context API
• Backend: Node.js, Socket.IO
• Real-Time Communication: WebRTC
• Styling: CSS
• Development Tools: VSCode, npm

Installation and Setup

 git clone https://github.com/Mk260920002/Video-Meeting.git

 cd Video-Meeting

cd frontend

npm install

cd ..

cd backend

npm install

npm start

cd ..

cd frontend

 npm start

Now copy the below url and paste it into your browser

http://localhost:3000

How to Use

1. Join a Room:

   • Enter your Name, Email, and a Room ID (this can be any unique identifier, shared between users to connect).
   • Click on the Join Room button.

2. Connect with Another User:

   • Share the same Room ID with another user.
   • Both users will automatically connect to each other, and video/audio streams will begin once both are in the same room.

3. Leave the Room:

   • Press the Leave button to exit the room and disconnect from the call.