Universal Chat App

Welcome to the Universal Chat App! This project is a full-featured chat application with both backend and frontend components.

Getting Started

To get started with the Universal Chat App, follow the instructions below.

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm
• MongoDB (make sure it is running at mongodb://localhost:27017/)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Nun-Thee-Knee/chat.git
   cd chat

2. Setup the Backend:

   cd Backend
   npm install
   npm run dev

   Add .env which includes
   (i). MONGODB_URL=(Your connection string with MongoDb)
   (ii).CLIENT_URL=(Your server on which Frontend or React is running)

3. Setup the Frontend:

   Open a new terminal window/tab, then:

   cd chat
   npm install
   npm run start

   Replace https://chat-ew8z.onrender.com from ./components/Demo.js, ./components/Demo.js, ./components/ChatPlace.js and ./context/UserState.js with the link to the local server where your backend is running. (Mostly http://localhost:5000)

Usage

• Landing Page: On the landing page, you will see two options:
  • Get Started: This will redirect you to the chat page if you are logged in. If not, it will redirect you to an authentication form.
  • Demo: Use this option to check how the chat functionality works without needing to log in.

Development

For development purposes, ensure that your MongoDB server is running at mongodb://localhost:27017/.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any changes.

Contact

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please open an issue in the GitHub repository.

Enjoy chatting!