NovaRoom - Real-Time Chat Application

NovaRoom is a modern, real-time chat application built with a focus on secure and seamless communication. It features a beautiful UI, real-time messaging, and a responsive design for both desktop and mobile devices.

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Screenshots

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Live Demo

Check out the live demo of NovaRoom: Live Demo

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Features

• Real-time messaging using WebSocket.
• Secure and private chat rooms.
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile.
• Beautiful gradient UI with smooth animations.
• Fixed sidebar and topbar for better usability.

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Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• npm (v8 or higher)

Running the Backend

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Debjyoti2004/NovaRoom
cd NovaRoom

Navigate to the backend directory:

cd Server

Install dependencies:

npm install

Start the backend server:

npm run dev

Running the Frontend

Navigate to the frontend directory:

cd Client

Install dependencies:

npm install

Start the frontend development server:

npm run dev

Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file in the root of the project and add the following:

VITE_BACKEND_URL=<backend URL>

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Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, Lucide Icons
• Backend: Node.js, WebSocket
• Tools: Vite, npm

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/YourFeatureName

5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE.md file for details.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:

• Email: debjyotishit27@gmail.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/Debjyoti2004

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Enjoy chatting on NovaRoom! 🚀