fix: socket.io implementation for chat

[vidhi-mody]

Description

The current user chat does not work due to problems with socket.io implementation. Investigate the issue and suggest a work-around

Resources:

• https://socket.io/get-started/private-messaging-part-1/
• https://socket.io/docs/v4

[Albert-Jokelin]

Hey Vidhi!
Can I work on this?

[vidhi-mody]

sure @Albert-Jokelin

[sovoid]

@Albert-Jokelin do you need any help?

[Albert-Jokelin]

Hey @und3fined-v01d! Thanks for reaching out but I really want to try tackling this on my own. If I encounter any issues, I'll let you know.

[Albert-Jokelin]

Hey Vidhi! It's gonna take me a little while to fix this, I have companies coming for internships on-campus.

[sovoid]

@Albert-Jokelin that's totally understandable. Do you want to continue to work on this or should we mark it up for grabs?

[Albert-Jokelin]

I want to work on this

[vidhi-mody]

@Albert-Jokelin will you be able to dedicate time to this issue in the stipulated duration of the program?

[Albert-Jokelin]

Yeah