https://github.com/mariam-elsarag/real-time-chat-node-js

A real-time chat application built using Node.js and MongoDB, featuring user authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and real-time communication via Socket.io. This application enables secure and seamless conversations with a focus on scalability and reliability.
https://github.com/mariam-elsarag/real-time-chat-node-js

chat-application jwt mongodb nodejs primereact reactjs real-time socket-io tailwindcss

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A real-time chat application built using Node.js and MongoDB, featuring user authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and real-time communication via Socket.io. This application enables secure and seamless conversations with a focus on scalability and reliability.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/mariam-elsarag/real-time-chat-node-js
• Owner: mariam-elsarag
• Created: 2024-11-08T14:23:33.000Z (4 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-24T17:26:21.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-24T18:25:57.034Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: chat-application, jwt, mongodb, nodejs, primereact, reactjs, real-time, socket-io, tailwindcss
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 21.3 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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# Chat

A real-time chat application built using Node.js and MongoDB, featuring user authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and real-time communication via Socket.io. This application enables secure and seamless conversations with a focus on scalability and reliability.

## Features

- **Real-Time Messaging**: Enables instant communication between users using Socket.io for real-time, bidirectional event-based communication.

- **User Authentication**: Implements secure authentication and authorization with JWT, ensuring that only verified users can access chat functionalities.

- **MongoDB for Data Persistence**: Utilizes MongoDB to store user credentials, chat history, and other essential data, supporting both speed and scalability.

- **User-Friendly Interface**: A clean and intuitive interface allowing users to easily connect and chat in real time.

## Tech Stack

### Backend

| Technology    | Description                            |

| ------------- | -------------------------------------- |

| **Node.js**   | JavaScript runtime                     |

| **Express**   | Web framework for Node.js              |

| **Mongoose**  | MongoDB object modeling for Node.js    |

| **JWT**       | Token-based authentication             |

| **Socket.io** | Real-time, bidirectional communication |

### Frontend

| Technology   | Description                                |

| ------------ | ------------------------------------------ |

| **React.js** | JavaScript library for building UIs        |

| **Tailwind** | Utility-first CSS framework for UI styling |

## Postman Documentation

For detailed API documentation and usage examples, please refer to the [Postman Documentation](https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/39898064/2sAYBUDYDM).