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Chat Application | Chatify

Overview

This is a real-time chat application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). The application supports real-time messaging with emoji support, enhancing the chat experience.

Features

  • Real-time Messaging: Instant updates across all clients.
  • Emoji Support: Use emojis to express yourself better.
  • User Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
  • User Profiles: Customize your profile with personal information.

Technologies

  • Frontend: React.js
  • Backend: Express.js, Node.js
  • Database: MongoDB
  • Real-time Communication: Socket.io
  • Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose

Installation and Usage

Installation

First Method

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/koolkishan/chat-app-react-nodejs
cd chat-app

  2. Install the dependencies:

    cd server
yarn
cd ..
cd public
yarn

  3. Start the development server.

    For Frontend:

    cd public
yarn start

    For Backend (Open another terminal in the folder, and ensure MongoDB is running in the background):

    cd server
yarn start

  4. Done! Now open localhost:3000 in your browser.

Second Method

  • This method requires Docker and Docker Compose to be installed on your system.
  • Make sure you are in the root of your project and run the following command: 
    docker compose build --no-cache
  • After the build is complete, run the containers: 
    docker compose up
  • Now open localhost:3000 in your browser.