Full Stack Real Time Chat Application using Socket.io

This chat application is a real-time web platform that allows users to create accounts, share messages, and exchange photos with friends in real time. Built with the MERN Stack, React.js, and socket.io, it features secure authentication, a responsive design, and smooth state management for an engaging user experience.

Setup .env file

MONGODB_URI=...
PORT=5001
JWT_SECRET=...

CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=...
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=...
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=...

NODE_ENV=development

Build the app

npm run build

Start the app

npm start