Node Chat

Abstract

1. Introduction

This is a node.js chat application powered by SockJS and Express that provides the main functions you'd expect from a chat, such as emojis, private messages, an admin system, etc.

Whether you use this project, have learned something from it, or just like it, please consider supporting it by buying me a coffee, so I can dedicate more time on open-source projects like this :)

2. Objective

:speech_balloon: Chat application built with NodeJS and Material Design

This project demonstrates how JavaScript, Node.js can be applied to a real-world Full Stack Web Development problem.

3. Key Features / Modules

• Material Design
• Emoji support
• User @mentioning
• Private messaging
• Message deleting (for admins)
• Ability to kick/ban users (for admins)
• See other user's IPs (for admins)
• Other awesome features yet to be implemented

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Node.js (LTS) and npm
• A modern web browser
• VS Code or any code editor
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/igorantun/node-chat.git
cd node-chat

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add role-based access control
• Deploy on a VPS or cPanel hosting with a custom domain
• Add automated tests and a CI pipeline

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Explain the frontend, backend and database layers of this application.
2. How is user authentication and authorisation implemented?
3. Describe the main database tables / collections and their relationships.
4. Which REST APIs or routes are exposed and what do they return?
5. How would you deploy this application to production?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by igorantun and published on GitHub under the MIT License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.