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https://github.com/raoofjm/nodejs-socketio-chat-application
This is a simple chat system implemented using Socket.io and Node.js. The project provides a real-time messaging platform where users can join chat rooms and communicate with each other.
https://github.com/raoofjm/nodejs-socketio-chat-application
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This is a simple chat system implemented using Socket.io and Node.js. The project provides a real-time messaging platform where users can join chat rooms and communicate with each other.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/raoofjm/nodejs-socketio-chat-application
- Owner: RaoofJM
- Created: 2023-06-19T15:20:43.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-06-19T15:25:15.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-12-03T15:16:35.474Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: chat-application, chatroom, express, expressjs, html, javascript, nodejs, socket, socket-io
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 1.46 MB
- Stars: 6
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 4
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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# Simple Chat System using Socket.io and Node.js
This is a simple chat system implemented using Socket.io and Node.js. The project provides a real-time messaging platform where users can join chat rooms and communicate with each other.
## Features
- Real-time messaging: Users can send and receive messages in real time, creating a seamless chat experience.
- Multiple chat rooms: Users have the option to select different chat rooms based on their preferences.
- Private messaging: The system supports private messaging between users, allowing for one-on-one conversations.
- Typing indicator: Users can see when someone is typing a message in the chat room.
- Online user list: The system displays a list of online users in each chat room.
- Responsive design: The chat system is designed to work on various devices and screen sizes.
## Technologies Used
- **Socket.io**: A JavaScript library for real-time, bidirectional communication between web clients and servers.
- **Node.js**: A JavaScript runtime environment that allows running JavaScript on the server-side.
- **Express.js**: A fast and minimalist web application framework for Node.js.
- **HTML/CSS**: The standard markup language and styling for building the user interface.
- **Bootstrap**: A popular CSS framework that provides pre-designed components and responsive layouts.
- **Git**: A version control system for tracking changes in the project.
## Getting Started
To run the chat system locally, follow these steps:
1. Clone the repository: `https://github.com/RaoofJM/nodejs-socketio-chat-application`
2. Install the dependencies: `npm install`
3. Start the server: `npm start`
4. Access the chat system in your web browser: `http://localhost:3000`
## Contributions
Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions, improvements, or bug fixes, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT). You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code as per the terms of the license.