Welcome to Word It, a MERN stack Chat App. A full-stack chat application using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js) along with websockets.
Word It includes several cool features, including:
- Online Indicator: See when other users are online and available for chat.
- Uploads/Attachments: Ability to upload and send attachments within the chat.
- Auto-scrolling: Automatically scroll to the latest messages for a seamless chat experience.
- Real-time Communication: Utilizing websockets for real-time messaging capabilities.
A MERN Stack developer experience, building a chat application using MERN stack and websockets. I achieved the following while i was working on the app:
- Gained understanding of MERN stack development.
- Learned how to integrate websockets for real-time communication.
- Implemented features such as online indicators and file uploads.
- Enhanced my portfolio with a fully functional chat application.
- MongoDB: A NoSQL database used for storing chat data.
- Express.js: A web application framework for building APIs and handling HTTP requests.
- React.js: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
- Node.js: A JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
- Websockets: A communication protocol that enables real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers.
Happy coding! ๐