SmileChat

SmileChat is a comprehensive web development project that offers a feature-rich chatting experience, developed using Next.js, Node.js, Tailwind, Prisma Client, Firebase, and Agora RTC Web Client. This platform provides a variety of functionalities to enhance communication and interaction among users.

Features

1. Video Conferencing: Conduct video conferences seamlessly with support for multiple users.

2. Sign Up or Login: Users can create accounts or log in to access the platform.

3. Push Notifications: Receive browser or app push notifications for important updates and messages.

4. Profile Customization: Personalize user profiles with customizable options.

5. Last Seen Status: See when other users were last active on the platform.

6. Export Chat as Txt: Easily export chat conversations as text files for future reference.

7. Dark and Light Modes: Choose between dark and light themes for personalized visual preferences.

8. Text Chat: Engage in real-time text-based conversations with other users.

9. Audio Messaging: Record and send audio messages within the chat interface.

10. Message Disappearing: Set messages to disappear after a certain period, similar to WhatsApp's feature.

11. File Transfer: Share various file types, including PDFs, MP3s, images, and more, with other users.

12. Group Chat: Create and participate in group chats, similar to WhatsApp groups, for collaborative discussions.

Getting Started

To get started with SmileChat, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Atul-AI08/SmileChat.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd smilechat
   

3. Install dependencies using Yarn:

   yarn install
   

4. Set up Prisma for database operations. Ensure you have a PostgreSQL or MySQL database running locally or remotely.

   • Initialize Prisma in your project:

     npx prisma init
     

   • Configure your database connection in the prisma/schema.prisma file.

   • Generate Prisma Client:

     npx prisma generate
     

   • Generate all the required tables:

     npx prisma db push
     

5. Set up necessary configurations for Firebase and Agora RTC.

6. Build and run the project:

   • For client

     yarn dev
     

   • For server

     yarn start
     

7. Access the SmileChat platform in your web browser.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.