Overview

The Realtime Chat Application is a project-based tutorial that helps developers create a full chat application using React on the front end and NodeJS with the Socket.io web socket library on the back end. By following this tutorial, developers can gain a strong understanding of sending and receiving messages via web sockets and Socket.io, enabling them to develop real-time applications.

Features

• Full Realtime Chat Application: Create a comprehensive chat application from scratch.
• Uses React on Frontend: Utilizes React library for building the user interface.
• NodeJS + Socket.io Backend: Implements NodeJS with Socket.io for handling real-time communication.
• Project-Based Learning: Guided tutorial for hands-on development experience.
• Web Socket Usage: Demonstrates the use of web sockets for real-time message exchange.

Installation

To set up the Realtime Chat Application, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository.
2. Run npm i to install dependencies for both client and server.
3. Start the development server by running npm start.

Summary

The Realtime Chat Application tutorial is a valuable resource for developers looking to enhance their skills in building real-time applications. By combining React on the front end with NodeJS and Socket.io on the back end, developers can learn how to create a functional chat application with real-time messaging capabilities. Through project-based learning and guided coaching, developers can gain a solid understanding of web sockets and Socket.io for building interactive and dynamic applications.