Welcome to the Chat Application project! This README is designed to help you understand the project, its components, and how it works without requiring any coding knowledge.
This project is a simple chat application that allows users to chat with each other. It consists of two main parts: the frontend (what users see and interact with) and the backend (server-side logic).
The frontend is the part of the application that you, as a user, interact with directly. It's like the user interface of the chat application.
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Authentication: When you open the chat application, you will see a welcome screen asking you to set a username. Enter a username of your choice and click the "Enter" button.
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Chat Interface: After entering your username, you'll be directed to the chat interface. Here, you can send and receive messages with other users.
The backend is like the engine of the application that handles all the behind-the-scenes work, such as user authentication and message handling.
The backend is set up as a server using a technology called Express.js. It has a single endpoint (/authenticate) that handles user authentication.
When you enter a username on the frontend and click "Enter," the frontend sends a request to the backend with your chosen username.
The backend then communicates with a service called Chat Engine to create or retrieve a user with that username. If successful, it sends back a response to the frontend, allowing you to access the chat interface.
If you're curious about the technical details or need assistance from a developer, here are some key points:
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The frontend is built using React, a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
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The frontend uses a library called "react-chat-engine-pretty" to display the chat interface.
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The backend is powered by Express.js, a framework for building web applications in Node.js.
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User authentication is handled by making HTTP requests to the Chat Engine API.
If you encounter any issues, have questions, or need further assistance, please reach out to the shoebfaizan71@gmail.com. I will be able to provide you with the technical support you need.
This README is intended to provide you with a basic understanding of how the chat application works without diving into the code. We hope you enjoy using the application to chat with others!
If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvement, don't hesitate to share them on shoebfaizan71@gmail.com. Your input is valuable in making this application even better, carved according to your requirements.