https://github.com/akhiladuvala131/real-time-web-server
This repository contains a real-time web application built using Node.js and Socket.IO, designed to facilitate real-time communication between clients and the server.
https://github.com/akhiladuvala131/real-time-web-server
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This repository contains a real-time web application built using Node.js and Socket.IO, designed to facilitate real-time communication between clients and the server.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/akhiladuvala131/real-time-web-server
- Owner: akhiladuvala131
- Created: 2024-11-02T07:42:59.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-21T13:10:54.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-07T14:49:07.778Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: containerization, docker, docker-compose, expressjs, html, javascript, json, nodejs, socket-io, yaml-configuration
- Language: Java
- Homepage:
- Size: 18.6 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Real-Time Web Server with Node.js and Socket.IO
This project demonstrates how to create a real-time web application using Node.js and Socket.IO, all containerized with Docker. The application allows for real-time communication between the server and clients, making it suitable for chat applications, live notifications, and more.
## Table of Contents
- [Features](#features)
- [Technologies Used](#technologies-used)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Clone the Repository](#clone-the-repository)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
## Features
- Real-Time Communication: Leverage Socket.IO for instant messaging and notifications.
- Dockerized Setup: Simplifies deployment with a consistent environment.
- Scalable Architecture: Easily extendable for more complex applications, such as chat applications or collaborative tools.
## Technologies Used
- Node.js
- Express.js
- Socket.IO
- Docker
## Getting Started
Clone the repository, build the Docker image, and run the application to see real-time features in action. Follow the instructions in the README for setup and usage details.
### Prerequisites
- [Docker](https://www.docker.com/get-started) installed on your machine.
- Node.js:
Ensure you have Node.js installed on your machine. You can download it from nodejs.org.
Docker:
Install Docker to create and manage containers. You can get Docker from docker.com.
Git:
Git is required for cloning the repository. If you don’t have it installed, download it from git-scm.com.
Basic Knowledge:
Familiarity with JavaScript and Node.js concepts.
Understanding of Docker and containerization fundamentals.
Text Editor/IDE:
A code editor such as Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or any IDE of your choice for modifying code and configuration files.
### Clone the Repository
First, clone this repository to your local machine:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/akhiladuvala131/Real-Time-Web-Server.git
cd Real-Time-Web-Server