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Real-Time Chat Application
WebSocket-based chat application with rooms, direct messaging, and file sharing
Overview
Developed a real-time chat application using WebSockets for instant messaging. Features include public and private chat rooms, direct messaging, typing indicators, online status, and file sharing capabilities.
Features
- •Real-time messaging with WebSockets
- •Public and private chat rooms
- •Direct messaging between users
- •Typing indicators and read receipts
- •Online/offline status tracking
- •File and image sharing
- •Message history and search
- •User profiles and avatars
Architecture & Technical Details
Built with Socket.io for WebSocket connections. Uses MongoDB for message persistence and Redis for managing active connections and presence. Implements event-driven architecture for scalability.
Technologies Used
ReactNode.jsSocket.ioMongoDBRedisExpressZustandTailwind CSS