Discord Clone 💬

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This is a Discord Clone, recreating the core functionalities of the popular communication platform. It focuses on real-time messaging, server/channel management, and user interaction in a chat-based environment.

✨ Features

• Real-time Chat: Instant messaging within channels.
• Server & Channel Creation: Users can create and join different servers and channels.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration.
• Direct Messaging: (If implemented) Private conversations between users.
• Voice/Video Channels: (If implemented, mention specific libraries used).
• Responsive Design: Adapts to various screen sizes.

🚀 Tech Stack

(Based on typical Discord clones, you'll need to fill this in with your actual stack)

• Frontend: React / Next.js
• Backend: Node.js (Express/Socket.io) / Next.js API Routes
• Real-time Communication: Socket.io
• Database: MongoDB / PostgreSQL (Prisma)
• Authentication: NextAuth / Passport.js
• Styling: Tailwind CSS / Styled Components

⚙️ Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/RaviRafaliya11/discord-clone.git](https://github.com/RaviRafaliya11/discord-clone.git)
   cd discord-clone

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Database & Environment Setup:
   • Set up your database (e.g., MongoDB Atlas or local PostgreSQL).
   • Create a .env.local file and add your database connection string, authentication secrets, and any other necessary API keys.
4. Run the application:

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev

   Access at http://localhost:3000.

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