LanChatApp

Overview

• The Real-time Chat Application project aims to create a robust platform for instant messaging, catering to both individual and group interactions.
• It addresses the evolving landscape of communication in the digital age, emphasizing seamless user experience and intuitive design.

Key Features

• Facilitates instantaneous communication between users, transcending geographical barriers and time zones.
• Relies on MongoDB as the primary database solution for flexible and scalable data storage.
• Utilizes Node.js and Express.js for backend development, along with Socket.io for real-time communication.
• Implements user authentication and authorization using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and bcryptjs for password hashing.

Technologies Used

• MongoDB: NoSQL database management system
• Node.js and Express.js: Backend development framework
• Socket.io: Real-time communication library
• JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and bcryptjs: Security mechanisms

Objective

• To develop a feature-rich application that meets the diverse needs of modern communication.
• Prioritizes user experience and security while leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

#How to Setup the App

Setup .env file

PORT=...
MONGO_DB_URI=...
JWT_SECRET=...
NODE_ENV=...

Build the app

npm run build

Start the app

npm start