chat_application

Table of Contents

• Description
• Features
• Demo
• Installation
• Usage
• Technologies Used
• Contributing

Description

This is a real-time chat application built using Socket.IO, Node.js, and Express. It enables users to engage in instant messaging, both privately and in group conversations. The application is designed for simplicity, efficiency, and scalability, making it suitable for various use cases, from personal communication to business collaboration.

Features

• Real-time chat with other users.
• Private messaging for one-on-one conversations.
• User authentication and authorization.
• Notifications for new messages.

Demo

View Demo

Installation

To run the chat application locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/fawizyy/chat_application.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd chat_application

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the server:

   node index.js

5. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5000 to access the application.

Usage

1. Register for an account or log in if you already have one.
2. Start a new conversation by selecting a user from the contact list.
3. Send messages in real-time.
4. Enjoy private and secure communication.

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express.js
• Socket.IO
• HTML/CSS
• JavaScript
• jQuery

Contributing

I welcome contributions to improve and enhance this chat application. Feel free to submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests.