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Category:

Web Development

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Prerequisite(s):

ReactJS, NodeJS

Skills to be Learned:

JWT authentication, Real-time communication, Global state management

Real Time Chat App

This project will develop a real-time chat application using ReactJS and NodeJS. The application will use basic authentication to allow users to register and login. Once logged in, users will be able to chat with other users who are also logged in.

Project Overview

This project will develop a real-time chat application using ReactJS and NodeJS. The application will use basic authentication to allow users to register and login. Once logged in, users will be able to chat with other users who are also logged in.


Project Timeline

The project is expected to take approximately 1 - 2 week to complete.


Technologies Covered

The following technologies will be covered in this project:

  • ReactJS

  • Redux Toolkit

  • Material UI

  • Socket IO

  • NodeJS

  • ExpressJS

  • MongoDB

  • Mongoose


Learning Outcomes

The following learning outcomes are expected from this project:

  • Understanding how to use JWT authentication

  • Building real-time connections with SocketIO

  • Performing CRUD operations in a MERN app

  • Managing global states in Redux Toolkit

  • Adding routing in React apps

  • Building responsive UIs in Material UI


Tasks

The following tasks will need to be completed in order to complete this project:

  1. Create a ReactJS app

  2. Install the necessary dependencies

  3. Set up the authentication system

  4. Create the chat interface

  5. Implement the real-time communication

  6. Test the application

  7. Deploy the application


Challenges

Some of the challenges that may be encountered in this project include:

  • Understanding how to use the different technologies involved

  • Troubleshooting errors

  • Deploying the application to a production environment


Benefits

The benefits of completing this project include:

  • Gaining experience in developing real-time applications

  • Learning how to use the MERN stack

  • Creating a portfolio project that can be used to showcase your skills

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