https://github.com/josephdev123/joewhatchats-backend

https://github.com/josephdev123/joewhatchats-backend

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• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/josephdev123/joewhatchats-backend
• Owner: josephDev123
• Created: 2024-12-20T09:36:01.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-05-08T19:30:18.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-06-15T00:11:48.148Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: aws-ec2, continuous-deployment, continuous-integration, github-actions, nodejs, typescript
• Language: TypeScript
• Homepage: https://josephdev.com.ng
• Size: 167 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
## JoeWhatChats

Welcome to the LetWhatChats! 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.

## Features





Create Conversation: Users can create conversation and  others to join the conversation.





Real-time Messaging: Utilizing Socket.IO, messages are sent and received instantly, creating a seamless chatting experience.





Secure Authentication: Users can sign up securely with token authentication/authorization and log in to access the app's features.





## Backend Technologies Used





Node.js:  Backend server implementation using Express framework..





MongoDB:  Database management with Mongoose ODM for storing user information, room data, and messages.





Typescript: 





Socket.IO:  Real-time communication between clients and server for instant messaging.





AWS EC2:  Deployment Server





Github Action    for CI/CD





## Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   `(https://github.com/josephDev123/JoeWhatChats-backend.git)`

2. Install dependencies for the backend:

   `    npm install`

3. Install dependencies for the frontend:

   `    npm install`

4. Set up environment variables:

Create a .env file in the root directory. follow the .env.example guideline

5. Start the backend server:

   ` npm start`

## Deployment

AWS EC2

## Credits

This project was developed by Uzuegbu Joseph.