Real-Time Chat App using React, ContextAPI, Node.js and Socket.io

Description

This is a real-time chat app built using React, ContextAPI, Node.js and Socket.io. The app allows users to register, log in, and start chatting with other users in real-time. This project is the final project for the course "Web Development" of Urmia University in Fall 2023 which is taught by Dr. Asgharian.

Installation

To install the app, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install the dependencies using npm install.
3. Set the required environment variables.
4. Start the server using npm start.

Usage

To use the app, follow these steps:

1. Register for an account.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Start chatting with other users.

API Documentation

Authentication APIs

• Node.js Authentication API
• Protecting Route
• Login User
• Logout User
• Register User

Chat APIs

• Chat APIs
• Fetch Chats
• List Chats
• Create Chats

Messages APIs

• Get Messages
• Send Messages

Contributing

To contribute to the project, follow these steps:

1. Submit a bug report or feature request.
2. Fork the repository.
3. Create a new branch.
4. Make your changes.
5. Submit a pull request.

Credits

This project was built by:

• Amirhossein Azhdarnezhad (Authentication APIs and Socket.io)
• Mobin Kheibary (react-router-dom v6, React Bootstrap, and Context API)
• Bardia Talebian (Register User, Protecting Routes, Logout User, and Login User)
• Alisa Hosseinabadi (Chat APIs, Messages APIs, and Fetch Chats)
• Arash Demokri (List Chats and Create Chats)
• Moein Rezazadeh (Get Messages and Send Messages)

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.