TalkNest Chat Application

TalkNest is a full-stack chat application built with a React frontend and an Express.js backend. It offers real-time messaging, user authentication, profile management, and a responsive design tailored for seamless user experience.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign-up and login functionalities using JWT.
• Profile Management: Users can update their profiles, including uploading profile images.
• Real-Time Chat: Engage in direct messages and participate in various channels.
• Responsive Design: Built with Tailwind CSS for a modern and adaptable interface.
• Emoji Support: Enhance messages with a wide range of emojis.
• Secure Data Handling: Password hashing with bcrypt and protected routes with middleware.

Tech Stack

• Frontend:

  • React with Vite
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Zustand for state management
  • Axios for API requests
  • Sonner for notifications

• Backend:

  • Express.js
  • MongoDB with Mongoose
  • JWT for authentication
  • bcrypt for password hashing

Project Structure

The project is structured into two main parts:

• client/: Contains the ReactJS frontend.
• server/: Contains the NodeJS & Express.js backend.