Chat Bloom

A real-time chat application allowing users to text each other, share images, and stay connected with real-time updates.

Highlights

• Tech Stack: MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) + Socket.io + TailwindCSS + Daisy UI
• Authentication & Authorization: Secure login and user management with JWT (JSON Web Token)
• Real-time Messaging: Powered by Socket.io
• Online User Status: Real-time updates on user availability
• Global State Management: Simplified with Zustand
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error management on both the client and server
• Responsive Design: Modern and user-friendly UI with TailwindCSS and Daisy UI

Setup .env file

MONGODB_URI=...
PORT=5001
JWT_SECRET=...

CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=...
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=...
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=...

NODE_ENV=development

Build the app

npm run build

Start the app

npm start