Café

Café is a sleek, modern web-based messaging app designed for real-time conversations in a minimalist environment. While still under development, Café aims to provide a simple yet powerful platform for users to connect with friends, family, or colleagues.

🚧 Project Status

Café is currently under active development. Many core features are still in progress, and contributions are welcome to help bring the app to completion.

🛠️ Features in Progress

  • User Authentication: Secure login/signup using OAuth and email verification.
  • Real-Time Messaging: Chat with individuals or groups, powered by WebSockets for real-time communication.
  • Message Storage: Persistent message history, with support for text, media (images, files), and emojis.
  • User Profiles: Create and customize user profiles with avatars and status updates.
  • Group Chats: Organize group conversations with easy management tools for adding/removing participants.
  • Notification System: In-browser notifications for new messages, mentions, and updates.

🗺️ Roadmap

Phase 1: Core Messaging (In Progress)

  • User authentication (basic)
  • One-to-one messaging
  • Real-time message updates
  • Correct this placeholder ChatGPT README

Phase 2: Advanced Features

  • Group chats
  • Message attachments (images, files)
  • User status and profile customization
  • Search functionality in chats

Phase 3: User Experience Improvements

  • Notifications and alerts
  • Message reactions (emoji reactions)
  • Dark/light theme switch

🚀 Installation

To run Café locally, you'll need Node.js and npm installed.

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/cafe.git
    cd cafe
  2. Install dependencies:

    npm install
  3. Start the development server:

    npm run dev
  4. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to access the app.

💻 Tech Stack

  • Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
  • Backend: Node.js, Express.js
  • Database: MongoDB (planned)
  • Real-Time: WebSockets (Socket.io)
  • Authentication: Passport.js (OAuth, JWT)

📦 Dependencies

👩‍💻 Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you're interested in helping build Café, please check out our CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to get started.

Development Setup

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name).
  3. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
  4. Push to your branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
  5. Create a pull request.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.


⚠️ Disclaimer

Café is still in development, and some features may not be fully functional. Bugs are expected, and feedback is appreciated.


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