BasharVI/chathub

ChatHub is a real-time chat application that enables users to join and create public groups for seamless communication. Features include instant messaging, group browsing, and message history loading. Built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and Socket.io for an interactive chat experience.

ChatHub

ChatHub is a real-time chat application that enables users to join and create public groups for seamless communication. Features include instant messaging, group browsing, and message history loading. Built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and React for an interactive chat experience.

Features

• User Authentication (Register/Login)
• Create and Join Public Groups
• Real-time Messaging with Socket.io
• Browse Available Groups
• Load Older Messages on Scroll

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/chathub.git
   cd chathub

2. Install backend dependencies:

   cd backend
   npm install

3. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

4. Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the following variables:

   MONGO_URI=<your-mongodb-uri>
   JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
   

5. Start the backend server:

   cd backend
   npm start

6. Start the frontend server:

   cd ../frontend
   npm start

7. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.