ChatEZ 💬

ChatEZ is a modern, full-stack real-time chat application designed to deliver seamless and efficient communication. With a responsive, visually appealing user interface, secure user authentication, and instant real-time message updates, ChatEZ ensures a smooth and engaging user experience for both personal and professional use.

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Features 🚀

• Responsive UI 📱: Optimized for all screen sizes and devices.
• Real-Time Messaging ⚡: Enjoy instant updates and uninterrupted communication.
• User Authentication 🔒: Secure sign-up and login functionality.
• Scalable Architecture 📈: Built for high performance and future enhancements.

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Installation 🛠️

Follow these steps to set up ChatEZ on your local machine:

1. Clone the Repository 🖥️
   Clone the repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/Chirag-varu/chatEZ.git

2. Navigate to the Project Folder 📂
   Move into the project directory:

   cd chatEZ

3. Install Dependencies 📦
   Use npm or yarn to install the required dependencies:

   npm install
   # OR
   yarn install

4. Set up your .env file with:

   PORT=5001
   MONGODB_URI=your-mongodb-uri
   SECRET_KEY = your_secret_key
   HTTPS = false
   
   CLOUDNARY_CLOUD_NAME = your_cloud_name
   CLOUDNARY_API_KEY = your_api_key
   CLOUDNARY_API_SECRET = your_api_secret
   

5. Start the Development Server 🚀
   Run the project locally:

   npm run dev
   # OR
   yarn dev

   Open your browser and visit http://localhost:5173 to access ChatEZ.

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Contributing 🤝

We welcome contributions to ChatEZ! Follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the Repository 🍴

   • Click the Fork button in the top-right corner of the repository page to create your own copy of the repository.

2. Clone Your Fork 🔄
   Clone your forked repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/chatEZ.git
   cd chatEZ
   npm install

3. Create a New Branch 🌱
   Create a feature branch to make changes:

   git checkout -b feature-name

4. Make Changes ✍️
   Implement your feature or bug fix and test it locally.

5. Stage and Commit Changes 📝
   Stage your modified files and commit with a clear message:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Describe your changes"

6. Push Changes ⬆️
   Push your branch to your forked repository:

   git push origin feature-name

7. Create a Pull Request 🔃

   • Go to the original ChatEZ repository on GitHub.
   • Open a pull request from your feature branch and provide a clear description of your changes.

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License 📜

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Feel free to use, modify, and distribute this project in accordance with the license terms.

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