kennywam/branch

Branch Messaging Application

Prerequisites

1. Node.js and npm:

   • Install Node.js and npm by downloading and running the installer from Node.js official website.

2. MongoDB:

   • Install MongoDB by following the instructions on the MongoDB Installation Guide.
   • Ensure MongoDB is running on your machine.

Setting up the Application

1. Clone the Repository

https://github.com/kennywam/branch.git cd your-branch-repository

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Configure MongoDB

• Ensure your MongoDB server is running.

4. Run the Application

npm start

• The server will start at http://localhost:3000.

5. Access the Application

• Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access the chat application.

6. Test the Application

• Open multiple browser tabs or devices to simulate different users and test the chat functionality.

Notes

• The application uses Socket.io for real-time communication between the server and clients.
• Messages and responses are stored in a MongoDB database.