👋 Welcome to NPMChat! | GSSoC '25 Hub

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Welcome to NPMChat! 🚀

We are thrilled to have you here! NPMChat is a neo-brutalist, real-time chat application designed for developers. Whether you are here for GSSoC '25 or just want to contribute to a cool project, this is the place to be.

🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (TypeScript), Tailwind CSS, Socket.io-client
• Backend: Node.js (Express), MongoDB, Socket.io
• Cloud: Cloudinary (Images), Vercel (Deployment)

🏁 How to Get Started

1. Explore Issues: We have tagged several issues with level:beginner, level:intermediate, and level:advanced.
2. Read the Audit: Check out CODEBASE_AUDIT.md in the root to understand the current technical debt and goals.
3. Join the Discussion: Feel free to introduce yourself below!

📜 GSSoC '25 Guidelines

• Ensure your PRs follow the naming convention: type: short description.
• Be respectful and follow our Code of Conduct.
• Always ask for clarification on an issue before starting work.

Happy coding!
-- The Maintainers