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MERN Real-Time Chat Application

Full-featured real-time chat app with private messaging, group chats, media sharing, and user presence indicators built on the MERN stack.

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Problem Statement & Solution

Needed a scalable, real-time communication solution that works across web platforms with minimal latency.

Key Architectural Features

Real-time messaging with Socket.IO
Private and group chat rooms
Media and file sharing
User presence (online/offline indicators)
Message read receipts
JWT authentication with refresh tokens
Emoji support and reactions
Responsive mobile-first UI

Technologies & Frameworks Used

MongoDBExpress.jsReactNode.jsSocket.IOJWTCloudinaryTailwind CSS