Real-Time Chat Web App

Welcome to the Real-Time Chat Web App! This application enables real-time communication between users, allowing them to chat seamlessly in a dynamic and interactive environment.

Features

• Real-time messaging: Experience instant message updates without the need to refresh the page.
• User-friendly interface: Enjoy a clean and intuitive chat interface for easy communication.
• Event-driven architecture: Utilizes Socket.IO for efficient bidirectional communication between the client and server.

Prerequisites

To run the Real-Time Chat Web App locally, ensure you have the following installed:

1. Node.js
2. Express.js
3. Socket.IO
4. Any modern web browser

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone (https://github.com/DevanshUpadhyay26/RealTimeChat/tree/master)
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd real-time-chat-web-app
3. Install the dependencies: npm install

Usage

• Start the server: node server.js
• Open your web browser and visit http://localhost:3000
• Enter your name when prompted
• Start chatting in real-time!

Code Overview

The Real-Time Chat Web App consists of two main components: the client-side code and the server-side code.

1. Client-side • The client-side code is responsible for rendering the chat interface and handling user interactions. The main JavaScript file for the client-side code is public/main.js.

Here's an overview of the key components:

• sendMessage(message): Sends a message to the server and updates the chat interface.
• appendMessage(msg, type): Appends a message to the chat interface, distinguishing between outgoing and incoming messages.
• scrollToBottom(): Scrolls the chat interface to the latest message.

2. Server-side The server-side code handles the WebSocket communication and broadcasts messages to connected clients. The main JavaScript file for the server-side code is server.js.

Here's a brief explanation of the server-side functionality:

• io.on('connection', (socket) => { ... }): Listens for client connections and handles events.
• socket.on('message', (msg) => { ... }): Listens for incoming messages from clients and broadcasts them to other connected clients.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to be learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Thank you for using the Real-Time Chat Web App! Start chatting in real-time and enjoy seamless communication with your friends and colleagues. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Happy chatting! 🚀🌐