Real-Time Chat App

Introduction

A real-time chat application built using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, and Socket.IO for seamless real-time communication. Styled with custom CSS and managed using Git for version control.

Technologies

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB, Mongoose
• Real-Time Communication: Socket.IO
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Version Control: Git

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Node.js (https://nodejs.org/)
• Express.js (https://expressjs.com/)
• MongoDB (https://www.mongodb.com/)
• Mongoose (https://mongoosejs.com/)
• Socket.io (https://socket.io/)

Installing

1. Clone the repository:

    git https://github.com/ArjinAlbay/real-time-chat-app.git
    cd real-time-chat-app
   

2. Install the necessary dependencies:

    npm install
    npm install express mongoose socket.io
   

Running the Server

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

The server will start at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any improvements, bug fixes, or new features.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature)
5. Open a pull request

License

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

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