Chatify

Chatify is a modern real-time chat application designed to provide seamless communication and an exceptional user experience. The application comes with features like multi-people chat rooms, broadcast channel creation, and real-time messaging. It uses cutting-edge technologies such as WebSocket, MongoDB, NestJS, and Next.js to deliver optimal performance and scalability.

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Features

Key Functionalities

• Real-Time Communication: Instant messaging powered by WebSocket for a seamless experience.
• Broadcast Channels: Users can create broadcast channels, invite participants, and manage access.
• Multi-People Chat Rooms: Allows multiple users to communicate simultaneously.
• Chat History: Persistent chat history to revisit past conversations.
• Custom Authentication: Secure and efficient authentication system.
• Youthful UI: Modern, smooth, and visually appealing interface.

Technical Advantages

• Next.js & Tailwind: Combines server-side rendering and modern UI design for better performance and SEO.
• NestJS Backend: Ensures better type safety, structured code, and high performance.
• MongoDB: Scalable database for efficient data management.
• WebSocket Communication: Real-time interactions for improved user engagement.
• Future-Proof Design: Schema and architecture designed for scalability and future enhancements.

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Installation

Follow these steps to set up and run Chatify locally:

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed.
• MongoDB Atlas: Setup a MongoDB Atlas account or use a local MongoDB instance.

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd chatify

2. Install dependencies in the main folder:

   npm install

3. Navigate to /app/frontend and install dependencies:

   cd app/frontend
   npm install

4. Navigate to /app/backend and install dependencies:

   cd app/backend
   npm install

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Running the Application

Frontend

1. Add a .env file in /app/frontend with the following content:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_BACK_END_URL=http://localhost:4000

2. Start the frontend development server:

   npm run dev

Backend

1. Add a .env file in /app/backend with the following content:

   PORT=4000
   MONGO_URI="mongodb+srv://username:password@cluster0.nb87q.mongodb.net/?retryWrites=true&w=majority&appName=Cluster0"
   JWT_SECRET="secret"
   FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:3000

2. Start the backend server:

   npm start

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Advantages

• Seamless Real-Time Communication: Uses WebSocket for real-time interactions, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Scalability: Designed with scalability in mind, perfect for handling a large user base.
• Modern UI: Built with Tailwind and Next.js, providing a visually stunning and responsive interface.
• Secure Authentication: Robust custom authentication system with JWT for secure user sessions.
• Future-Ready: Flexible schema design and modular code structure for easy expansion.

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Technologies Used

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: NestJS, WebSocket, MongoDB
• Database: MongoDB Atlas
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve Chatify! Feel free to submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Contact

For any questions or suggestions, please contact us at [your-email@example.com].