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https://github.com/jyotideepjee1803/mern-stack-chat-app
MERN stack chat-app with real-time chat using socket.io
https://github.com/jyotideepjee1803/mern-stack-chat-app
cloudinary express mongodb nodejs reactjs socket-io
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MERN stack chat-app with real-time chat using socket.io
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/jyotideepjee1803/mern-stack-chat-app
- Owner: jyotideepjee1803
- Created: 2023-10-09T10:54:09.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-10-09T18:27:46.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-10T08:37:52.780Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: cloudinary, express, mongodb, nodejs, reactjs, socket-io
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://chatsapp-jd.netlify.app/
- Size: 6.72 MB
- Stars: 3
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# MERN Stack Chat Application with Real-time One-to-One Messaging
This MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack chat application is designed to provide real-time one-to-one messaging with a user-friendly UI similar to WhatsApp. Users can create accounts, set profile images, and engage in seamless, real-time conversations with other users. The application uses Socket.io for real-time messaging.
## Features
- **One-to-One Real-time Chat**: Enjoy real-time messaging with other users, similar to WhatsApp.
- **User Authentication**: Create an account and log in securely.
- **Profile Image**: Set and display your profile image.
- **WhatsApp-like UI**: The application is designed with a user-friendly interface inspired by WhatsApp.
## Installation
To get started with this Chat Application, follow these steps:
1. Clone the repository:
```shell
git clone https://github.com/jyotideepjee1803/mern-stack-chat-app.git
2. Install server dependencies :
```shell
cd server
npm install
3. Configure environment variables:
Create a .env file in the server directory and set the following environment variables:
```shell
MONGO_URL =
CLOUD_NAME =
API_KEY =
API_SECRET =
4. Install client dependencies :
```shell
cd client
npm install
5. Go to client/src/configs/envVariables.js :
```
Either set APP_ENV = 'local'
or import the value from .env file created in the folder client
6. Start the server and client:
In both the server directory and client:
```shell
npm start
7. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to use the Chat Application.
## Technologies Used
- **MongoDB**: A NoSQL database for storing user data and chat messages.
- **Express.js**: A Node.js web application framework for building the server.
- **React.js**: A JavaScript library for building the user interface.
- **Node.js**: A JavaScript runtime for building server-side applications.
- **Socket.io**: A library for real-time, bidirectional communication.
- **Cloudinary**: A cloud-based media management service for image upload and storage.
## Contributing
Contributions to this project are welcome! Feel free to submit issues or pull requests.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Happy Chatting! 🚀📱💬