A simple real-time chat application without storing the chat locally
Download and install NodeJS on your computer. For Microsoft Windows X computers make sure you add the path to your System's Environment Variables on Mac or Linux install it to your usr/local/bin.
- fork code or git clone the url
- cd into the chat folder
- install the dependencies in the package.json (express and socket.io) by running npm install in at the prompt e.g. c:\chat\npm install or $ npm install
- now run node app.js at the prompt to start your server (this will start your server running on port 3000) e.g. c:\chat\node app.js (Win X) or $ node app.js (Mac/Linux)
- To see your chat in action open two tabs or two browser and visit http://localhost:3000