CyberAakash / mini-whatsapp

Mini WhatsApp

A simple WhatsApp clone project with one-to-one and group chat functionalities, built using Socket.io for real-time communication.

Features

• One-to-one chat: Users can exchange messages in real-time with other users.
• Group chat: Users can create and join groups to chat with multiple participants simultaneously.
• Create groups: Users can create new groups and invite others to join.
• Join existing groups: Users can browse and join existing groups to participate in group chats.

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express.js
• Socket.io
• MongoDB (for storing user data and chat messages)
• HTML5/CSS/Tailwind Css/JavaScript (for front-end)

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/WebWithAstha/mini-whatsapp

2. Install dependencies: cd mini-whatsapp-clone npm install

3. Set up MongoDB:

   • Make sure you have MongoDB installed and running locally.

4. Start the server: npm start

5. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to use the application.

Usage

• Register or login with your credentials.
• Start one-to-one conversations with other users or create/join group chats.
• Enjoy real-time messaging with friends and colleagues!

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your improvements or bug fixes.