This is a real-time chat application built using Go for the backend and React Native for the mobile app. The application allows users to engage in instant messaging with each other, providing a seamless and responsive communication experience.

• Real-Time Messaging: Enjoy instant messaging with real-time updates, ensuring quick and responsive communication.

• User Authentication: Users can sign up, log in, and securely authenticate themselves to use the chat app.

• Private and Group Chats: Create private chats for one-on-one conversations or group chats to communicate with multiple users simultaneously.

• Push Notifications: Receive push notifications for new messages and stay updated even when the app is in the background.

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: The React Native mobile app ensures compatibility across both iOS and Android platforms.

• Simple and Intuitive User Interface: The user interface is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for users to navigate and use the app efficiently.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/real-time-chat-app.git

2. Navigate to the server directory:

   cd real-time-chat-app/server

3. Install dependencies:

   go get -d ./...

4. Run the server:

   go run main.go

The backend server should now be running at http://localhost:8000.

1. Navigate to the mobile app directory:

   cd real-time-chat-app/mobile

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the app:

   npx expo run:android
      # or
   npx expo run:ios

Ensure that your mobile device or emulator is connected and configured appropriately.

1. You need running instance of PostgreSql database - check out the Makefile
2. Update the mobile app .env to use the correct server ip and port

• Backend:

  • Go
  • Gorilla WebSocket (for real-time communication)
  • PostgreSql

• Mobile App:

  • React Native
  • React Navigation
  • Redux
  • WebSocket