This project is a basic chat application that allows users to join different chat rooms and communicate in real-time. The application is built using the following technologies:

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
• Express: Web application framework for Node.js.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for data storage.
• EJS: Templating engine for server-side rendering.
• Socket.io: Library for enabling real-time, bidirectional communication.

• Backend Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Templating Engine: EJS
• WebSockets: Socket.io

• Node.js: Download Node.js
• Express: npm install express
• MongoDB: MongoDB Installation Guide
• EJS: npm install ejs
• Socket.io: npm install socket.io

• Real-time communication using Socket.io.
• Multiple chat rooms for users to join.
• Server-side rendering of dynamic content using EJS.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/vishnu-mouli-102408/Chat-App.git

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the project root.
   • Set the following variables in the .env file:

     MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string

4. Run the application:

   npm start

5. Access the application:

   • Once the application is running, visit http://localhost:3000 (or the specified port) in your web browser.

6. Join a chat room:

   • Choose or create a chat room and start chatting in real-time with other users.

7. Explore the Chat App!

Ensure to set the following environment variable in your .env file:

• MONGODB_URI: MongoDB connection string.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.