bandaysajid / chat-planet

This application allows users chat with other global users anonymously. Users simply need to choose a username and password to get started. The application is built using React, Node.js, Express, and Websockets to facilitate real-time communication.

Chat Planet

Welcome to the Chat Planet! This application allows users to create accounts and chat with other global users anonymously. Users simply need to choose a username and password to get started. The application is built using React, Node.js, Express, and Websockets to facilitate real-time communication.

Features

Global Chat: Once registered, users can enter chat rooms and engage in real-time conversations with other users from around the world.

Anonymous Chatting: Users can chat anonymously, as no personal information is collected during registration.

Real-time Updates: The application uses Websockets to provide seamless real-time updates and chat functionality.

Responsive Design: The user interface is built using React, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience across various devices.

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the Chat Planet locally:

Clone the repository to your local machine:

Copy code
git clone https://github.com/BandaySajid/chat-planet

Navigate to the project directory:

cd chat-planet

Setup Environment

cp .env.sample .env && cp .env.local.sample frontend/.env.local && cp sample.config.js config.js  

Install dependencies

npm run setup

Start the App:

npm run dev

OR

docker compose up

Open your web browser and access the application at http://localhost:3000.