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# Relay Chat

Relay Chat is a real-time chat application designed to facilitate seamless communication between users. This documentation provides an overview of the project, including setup instructions, features, and usage guidelines.

## Table of Contents
1. [Introduction](#introduction)
2. [Features](#features)
3. [Installation](#installation)
4. [Usage](#usage)
5. [Contributing](#contributing)
6. [License](#license)
7. [Tech Stack](#tech-stack)

## Introduction
Relay Chat is built using modern web technologies to ensure a responsive and user-friendly experience. It supports multiple chat rooms, private messaging, and real-time updates.

## Features
- **Real-time Messaging**: Instant messaging with real-time updates.
- **Multiple Chat Rooms**: Create and join multiple chat rooms.
- **Private Messaging**: Send direct messages to other users.
- **User Authentication**: Secure login and registration system.
- **Responsive Design**: Works on both desktop and mobile devices.

## Installation

### Prerequisites
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- npm (v6 or higher)

### Steps
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/relay-chat.git
```
2. Navigate to the project directory:
```bash
cd relay-chat
```
3. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
4. Start the development server:
```bash
npm start
```

## Usage
1. Open your web browser and navigate to `http://localhost:3000`.
2. Register a new account or log in with existing credentials.
3. Join an existing chat room or create a new one.
4. Start chatting with other users in real-time.

## Contributing
We welcome contributions from the community. To contribute, please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:
```bash
git checkout -b feature-name
```
3. Make your changes and commit them:
```bash
git commit -m "Description of changes"
```
4. Push to the branch:
```bash
git push origin feature-name
```
5. Create a pull request on GitHub.

## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details.