Chat Application

This is a real-time chat application built using Node.js, Socket.IO, and MongoDB. Users can chat with each other, see online status, and enjoy a responsive chat interface.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB (Community Edition)
• npm (comes with Node.js)

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up and run the chat application:

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Desmond123-arch/keep-in-touch
cd keep-in-touch

2. Start the mongod and server

cd server
sudo service mongod start
npm install
node socket.js

3. Start the app

cd app
npm install
npm run dev

3. Access the application

http://localhost:5173/

Key features

Real-time messaging
User online status
Responsive chat interface
Message history

Technologies used

Frontend: React, Tailwindcss
Backend: Node.js, Express, Socket.IO
Database: MongoDB

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please create a pull request or open an issue for any enhancements or bug fixes.