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It supports user authentication, group chats, and instant messaging with real-time updates via Socket.IO. The application is fully responsive and provides smooth communication with features like notifications and state management using Redux._\n\n## Technologies \u0026 Packages Used\n\n-   **MongoDB**: NoSQL database for flexible and scalable data storage.\n-   **Express.js**: Web application framework for Node.js, providing robust features for web and mobile applications.\n-   **Node.js**: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.\n-   **React.js**: A JavaScript library for building reusable UI components and efficient single-page application views.\n-   **Tailwind CSS**: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.\n-   **Socket.IO**: Enables real-time, bidirectional and event-based communication.\n-   **JWT (JSON Web Tokens)**: Securely transmits information between parties as a JSON object.\n-   **Redux**: A Predictable State Container for JavaScript Apps.\n-   **React-Toastify**: A JavaScript library for providing toast notifications in React.\n\n## Key Features\n\n-   **User Authentication:** SignIn, SignUp, and Logout functionality.\n-   **Real-time Chat:** Users can send and receive messages in real-time.\n-   **Group Chat:** Create and participate in group chats.\n-   **Message Notifications:** Get notified of new messages with sound and visual alerts.\n-   **State Management:** Manage application state efficiently using Redux.\n-   **Responsive Design:** Tailwind CSS for a responsive and modern user interface.\n\u003c!-- -   **User Status:** Display online/offline status of users. --\u003e\n\n## How to Install\n\nFollow these steps to set up and run the project locally:\n\n1.  **Clone the Repository:**\n\n    ```bash\n    git clone https://github.com/Mohit-Rajak/chat-backend.git\n    cd chat-backend\n    ```\n\n2.  **Install Dependencies:**\n   \n\n    Backend Folder :\n\n    ```bash\n    cd backend\n    npm install\n    ```\n\n3.  **Set Up Environment Variables:**\n\n    Configure the following environment variables by creating a .env file in the root of Forntend and Backend Folder:\n\n\n\n    Backend Folder :\n\n    ```bash\n    FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173\n    MONGODB_URI=mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/Chatapp\n    PORT=8080\n    JWT_SECRET=secret-kvndkvdlkajkhkJkBiu6JJNjkbhkvnskcmhLJ5dKbkjsamnv\n    ```\n\n    Replace the values with your specific configurations.\n\n4.  **Run the Application:**\n\n\n    Backend Folder :\n\n    ```bash\n    nodemon server.js\n    ```\n\n\n## Project Structure\n\n    ├── backend\n    │   ├── config\n    │   ├── controllers\n    │   ├── middlewares\n    │   ├── models\n    │   ├── routes\n    │   ├── server.js\n    │   ├── .env\n    │   └── package.json\n    └── README.md\n\n## Author\n\nMohit Rajak \\\nEmail: contact.mohitrajak022004@gmail.com \\\nLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/Mohit-rajak/\n\n\n## Thank You\n\nThank you for exploring Chat App! 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