This is a real-time chat application built using Socket.io for real-time communication, Express for the server-side logic, Node.js for backend development, and React for the frontend user interface.

A warning when user clicks the join button without filling credentials

To start using this application, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ashutoshgithubs/chat-socket.git

2. Install Dependencies:

   • Navigate to the project directory : cd chat-socket
   • Navigate to the client : cd client
   • Run : npm install
   • Navigate to the server : cd server
   • Run : npm install

3. Run the Server: To start the Express server and Socket.io connection, navigate to the server directory, then, Run : npm start

4. Run the Client: Open a new terminal window and navigate to the client directory, then, Run : npm start

5. How tp use the Application:

   Open the link chat-app in your web browser on one device. Share the same link with another person to open it on their device (phone or laptop).

6. Enter Your Name and Room ID:

   Both users should enter their names and a common Room ID to join the same chat room and start communicating.

• Real-time messaging: Instantly send and receive messages between connected users.
• Simple Interface: Easy-to-use interface built with React for seamless communication.

• Socket.io: Enables real-time, bidirectional communication.
• Express: Provides a robust framework for building web-applications.
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime environment for building scalable network applications.
• React: JavaScript library for building user interfaces.