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https://github.com/dnmore/socket-chat-app

Chat App with Socket.io and React
https://github.com/dnmore/socket-chat-app

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Chat App with Socket.io and React

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# Socket Chat App - Real-Time Chat Application

## Overview
A real-time chat application designed for immediate, engaging user interaction. Built with React and Socket.io, this app delivers a scalable, smooth chat experience, suitable for both personal and professional communication.

## 🚀 Features
- Real-time messaging with instant updates

## 🛠️ Tech Stack

- React – Front-end framework for a dynamic UI
- Express.js – Backend framework for efficient request management
- Socket.io – WebSocket library for real-time communication
- CORS – Handling cross-origin requests
- Socket.io-Client – Client-side Socket.io for real-time updates

## ⚙️ Getting Started
### Installation
Clone the repository and install the dependencies:

```
$ git clone https://github.com/dnmore/socket-chat-app.git
$ npm install

```

### Running the Application
To start the development server, run:

```
$ npm start
```

The server will be running at `http://localhost:3000/.`

## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.