BaatCheet - Real-Time Chat Application

BaatCheet is a modern, real-time chat application designed for seamless communication between users. Built with Node.js, Express, Socket.IO, and MongoDB, it offers a secure and interactive messaging platform with a responsive user interface powered by Tailwind CSS and DaisyUI.

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Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Instant communication with live updates using WebSockets.
• Secure Authentication: JWT-based user authentication and session management.
• Cloud Storage: Integrates Cloudinary for handling media uploads.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for all devices with a clean and modern UI.
• Database Management: Scalable and efficient storage using MongoDB.

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Tech Stack

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• Socket.IO
• MongoDB

Frontend

• Tailwind CSS
• DaisyUI

Other Tools

• Cloudinary for media storage
• JWT for secure token-based authentication

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14+ recommended)
• MongoDB
• Cloudinary Account (for media uploads)

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:
   
git clone https://github.com/your-username/BaatCheet.git
cd BaatCheet


2. Install dependencies:

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npm install


3.Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

env
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MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
PORT=your_preferred_port
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
NODE_ENV=development
CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_cloud_name
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret


4.Start the server:

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npm start
Open the application in your browser at http://localhost:<PORT>.