ChatApp

This application allows users to communicate in real-time via a chat interface.

Features

• Real-time messaging with Socket.IO
• User-friendly chat interface
• Fast development with Vite
• Scalable backend with Node.js and Express

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Vite
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Real-Time Communication: Socket.IO

Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chatapp.git
   cd chatapp

2. Navigate to the server directory and install dependencies:

   cd server
   npm install

3. Navigate to the client directory and install dependencies:

   cd client
   npm install

###Running the Application

1. Start the backend server:

   cd server
   nodemon index.js

2. Start the frontend development server:

   cd client
   npm run dev

3. Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:5173/

Usage

• Chat Interface: Users can send and receive messages in real-time.
• Real-Time Updates: Messages are instantly updated across all connected clients.