💬 Real-time Chat Application

A web-based real-time chat platform built using Socket.IO, Node.js, and React.js, enabling multiple users to communicate in shared rooms via unique room numbers. Designed and developed as a self-project in June 2024, this app mimics modern messaging systems in simplicity and performance.

🔗 Live Demo: realtime-webchat-utkarsh.netlify.app

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🧠 Key Features

• 🔗 Real-Time Messaging using WebSockets (Socket.IO)
• 👥 Multi-user chat rooms via room numbers
• 🔐 Quick login with a unique username and room ID
• 🧭 Simple UI built with React.js
• 🚀 Deployed on Render (backend) and Netlify (frontend)

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🚀 How It Works

1. User Login
   Enter your name and a room number (e.g., "123").

2. Room-based Chat
   Users joining the same room number will be placed in the same chat room.

3. Real-time Sync
   Messages are delivered instantly to all users in the room using Socket.IO.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend	Backend	Real-time	Deployment
React.js	Node.js	Socket.IO	Netlify (UI)
	Express.js		Render (API)

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📦 Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/realtime-chat-app.git
   cd realtime-chat-app