Chat Application

This project consists of a backend API and a frontend application for a real-time chat system.

Backend API

The backend API is built using Node.js and Express, with Socket.IO for real-time communication. It handles user connections, message broadcasting, and user join/leave notifications.

Features

• Real-time Messaging: Utilizes Socket.IO for bidirectional communication between clients and the server.
• User Authentication: Basic authentication with username or guest login.
• Message Broadcasting: Broadcasts messages to all connected clients.
• User Join/Leave Notifications: Notifies all users when a new user joins or leaves the chat.

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express.js
• Socket.IO
• CORS
• dotenv for environment variables

Frontend Application

The frontend application is built with React.js and integrates with the backend API to provide a user-friendly chat interface.

Features

• Real-time Message Updates: Displays messages in real-time using Socket.IO events.
• Message Input: Allows users to send messages and see them instantly.
• User Interface: Clean and responsive design with message timestamps and user identification.

Technologies Used

• React.js
• Socket.IO Client
• React Router for navigation
• Tailwind CSS for styling

Video Demonstration

Watch a quick demonstration of the chat application in action:

Youtube Video Link: https://youtu.be/ngkqPNoqZo0

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your improvements.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.