chat-app

Real-Time Chat App

A real-time group chat application for 50–100 users built with React, Node.js, Express, and Socket.IO. Deployed on Vercel.

Features

• Join a chat room with a username.
• Send and receive messages in real-time.
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile.
• Scalable for small groups (50–100 users).

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Real-Time: Socket.IO
• Deployment: Vercel

Installation

1. Clone the repo: git clone https://github.com/cypher682/chat-app.git
2. Backend setup:
   • cd backend
   • npm install
   • node index.js
3. Frontend setup:
   • cd frontend
   • npm install
   • npm start

Deployment

Deployed at:

Future Improvements

• Add MongoDB for persistent message storage.
• Implement private rooms and user authentication.