Socket.IO Real-Time Service Boilerplate

This boilerplate provides a robust starting point for building a standalone real-time service using Socket.IO. It enables real-time communication between various applications or systems, making it an excellent choice for event-driven systems, live notifications, or collaborative tools.

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Key Features

1. Real-Time Communication:

   • Leverages Socket.IO to enable bidirectional communication between clients and the server in real-time.

2. Standalone Service:

   • Operates as an independent microservice, simplifying integration with multiple applications.

3. Modular Architecture:

   • Well-structured folder organization for scalability and maintainability.

4. Event Broadcasting:

   • Facilitates seamless broadcasting of events across multiple clients.

5. Environment Configuration:

   • Environment variables managed through .env files.

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Project Structure

Here is the breakdown of the folder structure:

project-name/
├── src/
│   ├── config/
│   │   └── socket.js         # Socket.IO configuration
│   ├── events/
│   │   ├── broadcast.events.js # Event handlers for broadcasting
│   │   └── index.js           # Event registration
│   ├── middlewares/          # Middleware functions (future use)
│   ├── routes/
│   │   ├── analytics.js      # Example route for analytics
│   │   └── index.js          # API route entry point
│   ├── app.js                # Express app setup
│   └── server.js             # Entry point for the service
├── .env                       # Environment variables
├── package.json               # Project dependencies
├── README.md                  # Documentation

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Prerequisites

1. Node.js (v16+ recommended)
2. npm or yarn for package management

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd health-real-time-server

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure environment variables in the .env file:

   PORT=4000
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