Simple Chat Application

This is a simple chat application using Node.js, Express, and Socket.IO. The application allows users to join a chat room, send messages to all users, and send private messages to specific users.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mearjuntripathi/chat-example.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd chat-example

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Usage

1. Run the server:

   npm start

2. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000.

3. Enter your name and join the chat room.

4. Start chatting with other users.

Features

• Joining and Leaving:

  • Users can join the chat room by entering their name.
  • When a user joins, a broadcast message notifies all users about the new user.
  • Users receive a message when someone leaves the chat room.

• Public Chat:

  • Users can send messages that are broadcasted to all connected users.

• Private Messaging:

  • Users can send private messages to a specific user by selecting their name.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
• Express: Web application framework for Node.js.
• Socket.IO: Real-time bidirectional event-based communication.

File Structure

• /html: Contains HTML files for the front end.
• /html/public: Static assets like stylesheets and client-side scripts.
• index.html: Main HTML file for the chat application.
• app.js: Server-side script for handling socket connections and messages.

Socket.IO Documentation

Socket.IO enables real-time, bidirectional, and event-based communication. It works on every platform, browser, or device, focusing equally on reliability and speed.

• Socket.IO Documentation: Refer to the official Socket.IO documentation for detailed information on using Socket.IO.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.