Chat Application Documentation

Overview

A dynamic chat application enabling users to communicate in real-time. The application supports multiple chat rooms, private messaging, user authentication, and message history.

Key Features

• Real-time Messaging: Seamless live chat using WebSocket technology.
• Multiple Chat Rooms: Organize conversations by topics or groups.
• Private Messaging: Send one-on-one messages securely.
• User Authentication: Secure sign-up and login functionality.
• Message History: Persistent storage of past conversations.

Technologies Used

Frontend

• Next.js: React framework for server-side rendering and performance optimization.
• TypeScript: Static typing for better code reliability.
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for fast and responsive UI design.
• Axios: Promise-based HTTP client for API interactions.

Backend

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for scalable backend solutions.
• Express.js: Lightweight web application framework for APIs.

Database

• MongoDB: NoSQL database for efficient storage and retrieval of chat data.

WebSocket

• Socket.io: Real-time bidirectional communication between the client and server.

Getting Started

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/Nischa1Mv/Pings.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd chat-application

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables: