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Laravel Chat Application (Laravel + Reverb )

Welcome to the Laravel Chat Application! This application allows you to create real-time chat conversations between users using the Laravel framework. It includes features such as user authentication, chat rooms, and real-time messaging.

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Features

  • Real-time messaging: Chat messages are sent and received instantly using WebSocket technology.
  • User authentication: Register, login, and logout functionality for users.
  • Chat rooms: Users can create or join chat rooms to communicate with other users.
  • User profiles: View and edit user profile information.
  • Secure communication: Messages are transmitted securely over the network.

Installation and Setup

Follow the instructions below to install and run the project on your local machine:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Clone the repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/AjayYadavAi/laravel-reverb-chat-app.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Project Directory

Change to the project directory:

cd laravel-chat-app

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Install the required PHP and JavaScript dependencies:

composer install
npm install

Step 4: Create an Environment File

Copy the .env.example file to a new file named .env:

cp .env.example .env

Configure the .env file with your database and other settings.

Step 5: Generate an Application Key

Generate a new application key:

php artisan key:generate

Step 6: Run Migrations and Seed the Database

Run the migrations to set up the database schema:

php artisan migrate

Seed the database with default data (if available):

php artisan db:seed

Step 7: Start the WebSocket Server

To enable real-time messaging, you need to start the Reverb server:

php artisan reverb:start

Step 8: Start the Application

Start the Laravel application:

php artisan serve

The application will run on http://127.0.0.1:8000.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository and submit pull requests for any improvements or bug fixes.