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# ChatterUp - Real-Time Chat Application



ChatterUp is an interactive real-time chat application designed to facilitate seamless communication and interaction between users. Built using Node.js, Express.js, Socket.io, and MongoDB, it offers a robust and engaging chat experience.



## Features



### Socket-Based Architecture



ChatterUp utilizes WebSockets via the Socket.io library, enabling real-time, bidirectional communication between users.



### Code Modularity



The project follows modern development practices by employing ES6 Modules for code organization, ensuring maintainability and collaboration.



### User-Friendly Chat UI



The chat user interface is thoughtfully designed to enhance the user experience. It features components for seamless chatting and a notification panel displaying online users.



### User Onboarding



New users are prompted to provide their name upon joining ChatterUp for the first time. A warm welcome message is displayed in the header with their name.



### Chat History and User Count



Newly joined users have access to chat history and receive real-time information about the number of users currently online.



### Broadcasting Messages and Database Storage



Messages sent by users are broadcasted to all connected users in real-time and securely stored in the database for future reference.



### User Typing Indicators



A 'typing...' indicator is displayed to all connected users as users type messages, indicating which user is currently typing.



### Notification of New User Joins



When a new user joins, their name is added to the notification panel with an online symbol (green dot), and all connected users are notified.



### Notification of User Disconnections



When a user leaves the application, the notification panel is updated to reflect the remaining connected users.



### Profile Pictures for User Consistency



Each user has an associated profile picture displayed throughout the conversation, ensuring consistent visual identity.



### Displaying Chat Messages



Chat messages display the user's name, profile picture, message content, and timestamp for a comprehensive chat experience.



## Tasks



Follow these steps to build the ChatterUp project:



### Project Setup



- Set up an Express.js application and configure necessary settings.

- Initialize a MongoDB database (using MongoDB Atlas or similar service) to store chat messages and user data.



### Dependency Installation



- Install required project dependencies, including Node.js, Express.js, Socket.io, and Mongoose.



### User Interface Development



- Develop a user-friendly chat UI using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or a modern front-end framework (e.g., React, Angular).

- Design and integrate components for chatting and a notification panel displaying online users.

- Ensure the UI is responsive and visually appealing.



### User Onboarding



- Implement a user onboarding process where new users provide their name and display a welcome message.

- Use front-end forms to collect user input and provide a smooth onboarding experience.



### Chat History and User Count



- Enable new users to access chat history, allowing them to catch up on previous conversations.

- Implement real-time updates for the count of users who have joined the chat.



### User Typing Indicators



- Utilize Socket.io to broadcast 'typing...' events to connected users.

- Implement front-end logic to display and remove typing indicators as users start and finish typing.



### Broadcasting Messages and Database Storage



- Implement real-time message broadcasting to all connected users.

- Ensure that messages are securely stored in the database for future retrieval.



### Notification of New User Joins



- Design the notification panel to update in real-time when a new user joins the chat.

- Use Socket.io to broadcast notifications of new user joins in real-time.



### Notification of User Disconnections



- Use Socket.io to broadcast user disconnection events in real-time.



### Profile Pictures



- Store default profile pictures and consistently display them for each user.



### Displaying Chat Messages



- Create templates for chat message display, including the user's name, profile picture, message content, and timestamp.

- Use front-end components to render messages for all connected users.



## API Structure



The API structure for ChatterUp includes routes for rendering the UI, managing user authentication, handling chat messages, and more.