Overview

The Real-Time Chat App is a fully responsive messaging platform developed using Node.js, WebSocket, React, and TypeScript. It allows users to communicate in real-time with instant message delivery and dynamic user presence tracking.

Designed with a clean, intuitive UI, the app ensures seamless user experience with features like typing indicators, online/offline status, and message timestamps. The real-time functionality is powered entirely by WebSocket without relying on third-party services.

Key Features

• 💬 Real-Time Messaging: Instant message delivery using WebSocket technology.
• 👥 User Presence: See when users are online, offline, or typing.
• 🔒 Secure Communication: Messages are securely handled through Node.js backend.
• 🎨 Material UI: Responsive and sleek interface designed with Material-UI components.
• 📱 Mobile-Friendly: Fully responsive and optimized for mobile and desktop devices.
• 🕒 Message History: View and scroll through past conversations with timestamp details.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React + TypeScript
• Styling: Material-UI
• Backend: Node.js + WebSocket
• Real-Time: Native WebSocket implementation

Challenges & Solutions

• ✅ Real-Time Performance: Implemented efficient WebSocket handling to manage concurrent connections smoothly.
• ✅ User Presence Tracking: Built a custom user session system to reflect online/offline status in real-time.
• ✅ Responsive Design: Leveraged Material-UI’s grid system and components for consistency across all devices.