Chatterly: JWT-Secured Realtime Communication Engine 🚀

Welcome to the Chatterly repository! This project is a high-performance messaging platform designed for real-time communication. Built with modern technologies, it ensures secure and efficient message delivery.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Releases

Features 🌟

• Real-time Messaging: Enjoy seamless communication with WebSocket support via Socket.io.
• JWT Authentication: Secure your messages with JSON Web Tokens.
• Microservices Architecture: Modular design for easy scaling and maintenance.
• React/Zustand: Efficient state management for responsive user interfaces.
• MongoDB Persistence: Reliable data storage for messages and user information.
• TailwindCSS & DaisyUI: Beautiful, responsive design for a modern look.
• Toast Notifications: Instant feedback for user actions.
• Cloudinary Integration: Easily manage media uploads.

Technologies Used 🛠️

• Frontend: React.js, Zustand, TailwindCSS, DaisyUI
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Socket.io
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT
• Hosting: Cloudinary for media, various cloud services for deployment

Installation ⚙️

To get started with Chatterly, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/rmnask2/Chatterly-JWT-Secured-Realtime-Communication-Engine.git
   cd Chatterly-JWT-Secured-Realtime-Communication-Engine

2. Install Dependencies: For the server:

   cd server
   npm install

   For the client:

   cd client
   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the server directory and add your environment variables. Here’s a sample:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   CLOUDINARY_URL=your_cloudinary_url
   

4. Run the Application: Start the server:

   cd server
   npm start

   Start the client:

   cd client
   npm start

Usage 📦

Once the application is running, you can access it in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

Features in Action

• Login: Use JWT for authentication. On successful login, you will receive a token that you can use for subsequent requests.
• Messaging: Send and receive messages in real-time. The interface will update without needing to refresh the page.
• Notifications: Receive toast notifications for new messages or actions.

Contributing 🤝

We welcome contributions! If you would like to contribute to Chatterly, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature:

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"

4. Push to your branch:

   git push origin feature/YourFeatureName

5. Open a pull request.

Please ensure your code follows our coding standards and includes tests where applicable.

License 📄

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Releases 📦

For the latest releases, visit our Releases section. Here, you can download the latest version and check for updates.

Contact 📬

For any inquiries, please contact the project maintainer at rmnask2@example.com.

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Thank you for checking out Chatterly! We hope you enjoy using this real-time communication engine as much as we enjoyed building it. Happy coding!