Client and Server Chat System

A real-time chat application built using React for the client, Socket.IO for WebSocket communication, and Strapi as the backend content management system (CMS).

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Setup and Installation
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
• Project Structure
• Socket.IO Integration
• Strapi Integration
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Real-time chat functionality.
• User authentication using Strapi.
• Responsive design with React.
• WebSocket communication for instant messaging using Socket.IO.
• Message storage and retrieval for specific authenticated users.

Implemented faetures (with 3 days deadline)

• Responsive design with React.
• WebSocket communication for instant messaging using Socket.IO.
• Real-time chat functionality.
• User authentication using Strapi.
• Message storage on strapi
• Not implemented :- retrieval message for specific authenticated users.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Socket.IO-client
• Backend: Strapi CMS, Socket.IO
• Database: SQLite (default with Strapi, can be configured for MongoDB, MySQL, etc.)