I wanted to build a real-time chat app from scratch to better understand how sockets, authentication, and full-stack architecture work together. Most tutorials focus on isolated parts, so I created Connect-chatApp as a complete project that handles messaging, authentication, and responsiveness in one place.
Connect-chatApp is a real-time messaging platform built with the MERN stack and Socket.io. It supports both private and group chats, with message persistence in MongoDB and secure JWT-based authentication. The responsive interface, styled with Tailwind CSS, delivers a smooth experience across devices.
Group chat functionality includes role-based access control, where only the group admin has the ability to add or remove members. This feature was implemented to explore permission management in collaborative environments. This project was built as a personal challenge to understand real-time communication, full-stack architecture, and user authentication in a hands-on way.
Tech Stack
Features
Low-latency bi-directional communication using Socket.io ensures messages are delivered instantly.
Supports one-on-one and group chats with intuitive interfaces for each.
Only group admins can add or remove members, implementing role-based access within chats.
User login and sessions are secured with JSON Web Tokens for safe access.
Messages are saved in MongoDB, allowing users to revisit previous conversations anytime.
Built with Tailwind CSS and React for smooth performance across devices.
