ViChat

Overview

ViChat is a chat application designed for group conversations. It leverages modern web technologies like Socket.IO, WebSockets, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js to provide a seamless real-time messaging experience directly in your browser.

Features

• Real-time Messaging: Instant communication with minimal latency.
• Group Chat: Create and join multiple chat groups.
• Browser-Based: Runs entirely in the browser, no additional software required.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive UI for a great user experience.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: For server-side operations and handling multiple client connections efficiently.
• Socket.IO: For real-time, bi-directional communication between clients and servers.
• WebSockets: For establishing a persistent connection for real-time data exchange.
• HTML: For the structure and content of the web application.
• CSS: For styling and layout.
• JavaScript: For client-side logic and interactivity.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/vichat.git
   cd vichat