SockChat

SockChat is a simple chat application built with Node.js, Express, and Socket.io.

Features

• Real-time messaging
• Multiple users can join the chat room
• Displays user names and messages
• Option to choose a username
• Displays online users

Technologies

This project was built using:

• Node.js
• Express
• Socket.io
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/rajatmjain/SockChat.git

2. Install NPM packages

   npm install

3. Run the server

   npm start

4. Open http://localhost:3000 in your web browser

Usage

• Enter a username and click "Join Chat"
• Type a message in the input field and hit "Enter" or click the send button

Contact

• Rajat Jain - @rajatmjain
• Project Link: https://github.com/rajatmjain/SockChat

Acknowledgements

• Socket.io
• Node.js
• Express