Real-Time Chat Application

This is a real-time chat application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) along with Socket.io for real-time communication and Tailwind CSS for styling. The application allows signed-up users to search for other users and initiate one-to-one real-time chats, as well as participate in real-time group chats.

Features

• User Authentication: Users can sign up and log in securely to access the chat functionalities.
• One-to-One Chat: Users can search for other users and start real-time one-to-one chats.
• Group Chat: Users can create or join existing real-time group chats.
• Real-Time Communication: Socket.io is used for real-time messaging between users.
• Responsive Design: Tailwind CSS ensures the application is responsive and works seamlessly across different devices and screen sizes.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • React.js
  • Tailwind CSS

• Backend:

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB (with Mongoose)

• Real-Time Communication:

  • Socket.io