Chat Application

This repository contains a real-time chat application built using Node.js. The application allows users to send and receive messages in real-time, supporting text-based communication between clients.

Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Send and receive messages instantly using WebSocket technology.
• Chat Rooms: Create and join different chat rooms for organized conversations.
• Message History: Persistent message storage to view previous conversations.
• User Interface: Simple and intuitive web-based interface for ease of use.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: Server-side runtime environment.
• Express.js: Web framework for Node.js.
• Socket.IO: Library for real-time web socket communication.
• HTML/CSS: Frontend technologies for the chat interface.
• JavaScript: Client-side scripting for interactive elements.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or later recommended)

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/ChowdhuryMunir/ChatApp.git
   cd ChatApp

2. Start the Application

   node index.js

   The application will start running on http://localhost:8080 by default.

3. Access the Application

   • Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to start using the chat application.

Usage

• Join a Chat Room: Enter a room name to join an existing chat room or create a new one.
• Send Messages: Type your message into the input field and press Enter to send.
• View Message History: Scroll up in the chat window to see past messages.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your proposed changes. Ensure that your modifications are well-documented and tested.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or support, please contact the repository owner at ChowdhuryMunir.