Shaukat

Realtime Chat App

Realtime Chat-App
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A seamless real-time chat application built with the MERN stack, featuring modern UI/UX and secure authentication. The app enables users to chat seamlessly with real-time updates.

Overview

This project is a full-featured real-time chat application that allows users to register, log in, and communicate instantly with others. Leveraging modern tools and libraries, it offers a smooth and interactive user experience, optimized for performance and security.

Key Features

  • Real-time messaging with instant updates
  • User authentication with JWT
  • State management with Zustand
  • Responsive UI with TailwindCSS & DaisyUI
  • Image sharing via Cloudinary integration
  • Smooth navigation with React Router
  • Efficient data fetching with TanStack React Query
  • Ensure data integrity with validation before processing
  • Secure login/logout and user sessions

Technologies Used

  • MongoDB (Database)
  • Express.js (Backend framework)
  • React.js (Frontend library)
  • Node.js (Runtime environment)
  • JavaScript
  • TailwindCSS & DaisyUI (Styling)
  • React Router (Routing)
  • TanStack React Query (Data fetching & caching)
  • Zustand: (State management)
  • Zod (Validation)
  • JWT (Authentication)
  • Cloudinary (Image hosting)

Role & Responsibilities

  • Designed and developed frontend UI with React, TailwindCSS, and DaisyUI
  • Implemented real-time messaging with Socket.io
  • Managed authentication and user with JWT
  • Managed global state with Zustand
  • Integrated Cloudinary for media uploads
  • Ensured responsive design for all devices
  • Optimized data fetching and cache management with TanStack React Query

Challenges & Solutions

  • Real-time updates: Implemented Socket.io for instant message delivery.
  • Media uploads: Used Cloudinary SDK for seamless image sharing.
  • State management: Leveraged React Query for efficient data fetching and caching.