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:
Create a ReactJS app
Install the necessary dependencies
Set up the authentication system
Create the chat interface
Implement the real-time communication
Test the application
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