Project Title: Real-time Chat Application
Project Overview: The Real-time Chat Application allows users to join chat rooms and engage in real-time conversations with other users. It will provide a seamless and interactive chat experience, enabling users to send and receive messages instantly.
Key Features:
User Registration and Authentication:
Users can register an account or log in using their email and password. Implement authentication to ensure secure access to chat rooms. Chat Rooms:
Users can create or join existing chat rooms based on topics or interests. Each chat room will have a unique name and may have restricted access (public/private). Real-time Messaging:
Enable users to send and receive text messages in real-time within the chat rooms. Messages should be displayed in chronological order and attributed to the sender. User Presence:
Display a list of users who are currently active in the chat room. Show real-time updates when users join or leave the chat room. Notifications:
Implement notifications to alert users of new messages when they are not actively using the application. Emojis and Attachments:
Allow users to send emojis and attachments (images, files) in chat messages. Message History:
Store and display a limited history of previous messages for users who join a chat room late. User Profile:
Provide users with the option to set a profile picture and update their display name. Admin Features (Optional):
Admins should have the ability to moderate chat rooms and remove inappropriate content or users. Tech Stack:
Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (or other modern frontend framework) Backend: Node.js, Express (or other backend framework) Real-time Communication: WebSockets (Socket.IO or similar library) Database: MongoDB (or any preferred database for user registration and chat room management) User Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT) or OAuth UI/UX Design:
Design a user-friendly and intuitive UI for the chat application. Use responsive design to ensure compatibility with various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile). Testing:
Implement unit testing and integration testing to ensure the application works as expected. Test real-time communication for accuracy and reliability. Deployment:
Deploy the frontend and backend to appropriate hosting platforms (e.g., Heroku, AWS, Firebase). Set up a database server for data storage.