ChatSocket App

Welcome to the ChatSocket App! This application is a basic chat application built using Node.js and WebSocket technology. It's designed to help beginners understand the fundamentals of real-time web communication.

Features

• Real-time messaging: Send and receive messages instantly without needing to refresh your browser.
• Lightweight and fast: Built with minimal dependencies to ensure quick load times and smooth operation.
• Easy to use: Simple and intuitive user interface, making it easy for anyone to start chatting right away.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
• Express.js: A minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework.
• WebSocket: A protocol providing full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database used to store chat messages.
• Mongoose: An elegant mongodb object modeling for node.js.

Installation

To get started with the ChatSocket App, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ravindra-LL/ChatSocket-Basic-App

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd chatsocket

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the server:

   npm start

Usage

Once the server is running, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080 to access the ChatSocket App. Type your message in the input box and press "Send" or hit Enter to see your message appear in real-time.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the ISC License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Thank you for trying out ChatSocket App. Enjoy chatting!