ChatApp

A straightforward group chat application that allows users to engage in real-time conversations within public or private rooms.

Features

Real-time Group Chatting: Engage in lively discussions with multiple users in a single room.
Public and Private Rooms: Join open public rooms for broad discussions or create private rooms for confidential chats.

Clone the repository:


git clone https://github.com/suhy-jang/talk_wave.git

Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd talk_wave
```
Install the required dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Set Up the Server:
Before running the chat application, ensure you have the server set up and running. Follow the instructions in the talk_wave_server repository. Make sure the server is running on port 4000.
Set Up Environment Variables:
Create a .env.development file at the root of the project and set up the necessary variables:
```
REACT_APP_API_URL='http://localhost:4000'
```
Start the application:
```
npm start
```

The application should now be running on http://localhost:3000/.

Registration: Sign up with a username and password to start joining rooms.
Join/Create a Room: Browse through available public rooms or create a private one.
Invite Users to a Private Room: Generate and share an invite key for exclusive room access.
Messaging: Type into the input field and press Enter to send your message.

This project is under the MIT License. Check out the LICENSE for more details.