Real-Time Chat Application

A real-time chat application built using Node.js, Express, Socket.IO, and JavaScript. This application allows users to communicate instantly in a chatroom, demonstrating the power of WebSockets for real-time data exchange.

Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Messages are delivered instantly to all connected users using WebSocket connections via Socket.IO.
• Multi-User Support: Multiple users can join the chatroom and communicate simultaneously.
• User-Friendly Interface: A simple and intuitive interface for easy interaction.
• Message Notifications: Real-time updates for new messages and user activities.
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: Backend runtime environment for executing JavaScript server-side.
• Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js to handle routing and server logic.
• Socket.IO: Enables real-time, bidirectional communication between web clients and servers.
• JavaScript: Used for both client-side and server-side scripting.
• HTML5 & CSS3: For structuring and styling the user interface.

Installation

To run this application locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chat-app.git
   cd chat-app

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the server:

   npm start

4. Access the application: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Open the application in your browser.
• Enter a username and join the chatroom.
• Start sending and receiving messages in real-time.