Terminal : Real Time Chat App

This real-time chat application facilitates instant communication, allowing users to engage in conversations seamlessly. Built with a focus on performance and security, it ensures that all messages are delivered promptly and securely.

Technologies Used:

1. JWT: for secure user authentication
2. Socket.io: for real-time messaging
3. Zustand: for efficient state management
4. Tailwind CSS: for a responsive and modern user interface
5. MongoDB: for robust and scalable data storage

This combination of technologies provides a smooth, responsive, and secure chat experience for all users, ensuring that all user data and chat history are reliably stored and easily retrievable.

🚀 Features

User Authentication with JWT 🔒

Secure authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) to ensure only authorized users can access the chat application.

Real-Time Messaging with Socket.io 💬

Enables real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers for instant messaging.

State Management with Zustand 📋

Efficient state management using Zustand, a small, fast, and scalable state-management solution.

Styled with Tailwind CSS 💅

Utilizes Tailwind CSS for responsive and customizable UI design.

MongoDB for Data Storage 💾

Stores user data, chat history, and other necessary information in a MongoDB database for reliable and scalable data management.

Requirements

Windows:

Node.js: Download and install Node.js from the official website.

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):

Node.js: