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This project aims to replicate the functionality of WhatsApp, allowing users to create Conversation, send messages, using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, React, and Socket.IO.\n\n## Features\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreate Conversation:\u003c/b\u003e Users can create conversation and  others to join the conversation.\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal-time Messaging:\u003c/b\u003e Utilizing Socket.IO, messages are sent and received instantly, creating a seamless chatting experience.\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecure Authentication:\u003c/b\u003e Users can sign up securely with token authentication/authorization and log in to access the app's features.\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVideo Call (Upcoming):\u003c/b\u003e Soon, users will be able to initiate video calls within chat rooms for face-to-face communication.\n\u003c/li\u003e --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n## Samples\n\n### large screen version\n\n\u003cimg src=\"/public/imgs/letWhatChat1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"large screen sample\" /\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/public/imgs/letWhatChat2.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"large screen sample\" /\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e \u003cbr/\u003e\n\n### small screen version\n\n\u003cimg src=\"/public/imgs/WhatsAppImage.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"large screen sample\" /\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/public/imgs/WhatsAppImagesample2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"large screen sample\" /\u003e\n\n## Frontend Technologies Used\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHTML \u0026 CSS(Tailwind css): \u003c/b\u003e   structure and styling the application\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReact:\u003c/b\u003e  Frontend development for creating a user-friendly interface.\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTypescript\u003c/b\u003e \n\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirebase:\u003c/b\u003e File storage \n\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocket.IO:\u003c/b\u003e  Real-time communication between clients and server for instant messaging.\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n## Installation\n\n1. Clone the repository:\n   `(https://github.com/josephDev123/LetWhatChats.git)`\n\n2. Install dependencies for the frontend:\n   `npm install`\n\n3. Set up environment variables:\n\nCreate a .env file in the root directory. follow the .env.sample guideline\n\n1. Start the frontend development server:\n   `npm start`\n\n## Usage\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSign up or log in to your account.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a new Conversation or join an existing one.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart sending and receiving messages in real-time.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \u003cli\u003eStay tuned for the upcoming video call feature!\u003c/li\u003e --\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n## Deployment\n\nAWS EC2\n\n## Credits\n\nThis project was developed by Uzuegbu Joseph.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fjosephdev123%2Fletwhatchats","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fjosephdev123%2Fletwhatchats","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fjosephdev123%2Fletwhatchats/lists"}