Live chat Application with Custom Rooms

This project is a live chatting website with custom rooms where any number of people can join a room by its ID or create a new room. The chat functionality is in real-time, allowing users to communicate seamlessly.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • React
  • Tailwind CSS

• Backend:

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Socket.IO

Features

• Real-time Chatting: Users can send and receive messages instantly within the chat rooms.
• Custom Rooms: Users can either join existing rooms by entering the room ID or create new rooms on the fly.
• Scalable Architecture: Implemented using React on the frontend and Node.js with Socket.IO on the backend, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Responsive Design: The frontend is designed to be responsive using Tailwind CSS, ensuring optimal viewing experience across devices.

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/manishjhacse/Live-Chat-Application.git

2. Navigate to the project directory

   cd Live-Chat-Application

3. Install NPM packages for frontend and backend

   • cd frontend
   • npm install
   • cd ../backend
   • npm install

Usage

1. Start the backend server

   • cd backend
   • npm run dev

2. Start the frontend development server

   • cd frontend
   • npm run dev

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173 to access the live chatting website.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Demo