Chatty - Real-time Chat Application 💬

Overview

Chatty is a modern real-time chat application built with a focus on user experience and real-time communication. It features both private messaging and global chat capabilities, wrapped in a beautiful and customizable interface.

Key Features

Authentication & User Management

- Secure user authentication system

- Customizable user profiles with profile pictures

- Verification badge system for special users

- Account management including profile updates and deletion

Messaging Features

- Real-time private messaging between users

- Global chat room for community discussions

- Message editing and deletion capabilities

- Typing indicators

- Read receipts and message status (delivered/seen)

- Link preview in messages

- Rich text message formatting

Notifications

- Real-time push notifications for new messages

- Browser notifications when app is in background

- Notification center with message preview

- Customizable notification settings

- Unread message counters

UI/UX Features

- Multiple theme options with live preview

- Responsive design for mobile and desktop

- Smooth animations and transitions

- Online/offline user status

- Last seen indicators

- Loading states and skeletons

- Modern and clean interface

Technical Features

- Real-time communication using Socket.IO

- Secure file uploads with Cloudinary

- MongoDB database for data persistence

- JWT-based authentication

- RESTful API architecture

- Rate limiting and security measures

- Cross-browser compatibility

Technology Stack

Frontend

- React.js with Vite

- Tailwind CSS for styling

- DaisyUI components

- Framer Motion for animations

- Socket.IO client for real-time features

- Axios for HTTP requests

Backend

- Node.js with Express

- MongoDB with Mongoose

- Socket.IO for real-time communication

- JWT for authentication

- Cloudinary for media storage

- Web Push for notifications

## Security Features

- Encrypted passwords with bcrypt

- Protected routes and API endpoints

- Secure session management

- XSS and CSRF protection

- Rate limiting on sensitive endpoints

- Secure file upload handling

This modern chat application combines the best practices in web development with a focus on user experience, making it a robust solution for real-time communication needs.