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Real-time Chat App

Project, 2023

Real-time Chat App placeholderReal-time Chat App

Timeline

June 2023 - July 2023

Tools

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Socket.io
  • GraphQL
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose
  • Redis
  • React-Icons
  • React-Spinners
  • SCSS

Overview

Built a real-time chat application using React for the frontend and Node.js with Socket.io for live communication, ensuring low-latency messaging.

Integrated GraphQL for efficient data querying and used Redis for caching, enhancing performance and reducing server load.

Managed secure data storage and retrieval with MongoDB and Mongoose.

Enhanced the UI using React-Icons, React-Spinners, and SCSS for a responsive, visually appealing interface.

Features

Real-time Messaging

Facilitates live conversations with low latency.

Efficient Data Management

GraphQL and Redis integration for fast and efficient data querying and caching.

Secure Data Storage

MongoDB and Mongoose for robust and secure data handling.

Responsive UI

Modern design with React-Icons, React-Spinners, and SCSS.

Architecture

The backend server is a Node.js app utilizing Socket.io for WebSocket-based communication.

GraphQL is used to handle complex data queries efficiently.

MongoDB serves as the primary database, managed through Mongoose for schema enforcement.

Redis is implemented for caching, significantly improving server response times.

A chat application featuring real-time communication with an efficient and responsive UI.

Improving Scalability
Learned how to implement caching strategies and optimize database queries to handle higher loads.
UI/UX Enhancements
Gained experience in creating visually appealing and responsive interfaces using modern frontend tools.

Building this chat app was a rewarding experience, providing valuable insights into real-time communication and efficient data management.

Looking forward to enhancing the app with more features like video calls and better user management.

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