Chat App

Chat App is a real-time messaging application that allows users to communicate seamlessly. It's built with a robust stack including Express, MongoDB, Socket.io, JWT, and ReactJS. This application supports real-time communication, user authentication, and secure message storage.

Project Structure

• api: Backend server using Express, MongoDB, and Socket.io.
• client: Frontend built with ReactJS using Vite as the build tool.

Backend Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Subham7201/MyChatAPP.git

2. Navigate to the API directory:

   cd api

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Create a .env file in the api directory and configure:

   PORT=<your-port>
   MONGODB_URI=<your-mongodb-uri>
   JWT_SECRET=<your-secret-key>

5. For the OpenAI api key, register on OpenAI and generate the secrete key there

   OpenAI_SECRET_KEY=<your-OpenAI-secret-key>

6. Start the API server:

   node index

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the client directory:

   cd client

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the Vite development server:

   npm run dev

Usage

• Visit the frontend URL (usually http://localhost:5173) to access the Chat App.
• Interact with the real-time messaging features and enjoy!

Feel free to explore and customize the application according to your needs!