Chat Application Server

This is the backend server for a real-time chat application built using Node.js, Express, Socket.IO, and MongoDB. The server handles user authentication, chat management, and real-time messaging.

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Deployment

The server is deployed on EC2 instance:

try : Chat Application Server Deployment

Features

• User Authentication:

  • Login, Sign-up, and Logout functionality.
  • Middleware to protect routes and ensure authenticated access.

• Real-Time Messaging:

  • WebSocket integration using Socket.IO for real-time communication.
  • Users can send and receive messages instantly.

• Chat Management:

  • Create and manage chat rooms between users.
  • Store chat history in MongoDB.

• AWS S3 Integration:

  • Generate pre-signed URLs for secure file uploads.
  • Store user profile image URLs in the database.

• Azure Blob Storage Integration:

  • Generate SAS URLs for secure file uploads.
  • Store user profile image URLs in the database.

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Technologies Used

• Node.js: Backend runtime environment.
• Express.js: Web framework for building RESTful APIs.
• Socket.IO: Real-time communication between clients and server.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing user and chat data.
• Mongoose: ODM for MongoDB.
• Azure Blob Storage: For file storage.