NoviConnect

A MERN Chat App using ReactJS, Express.js, Node.js, MongoDB, and Socket.IO.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: ReactJS
• Backend: NodeJS, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO
• Authentication: JWT
• Styling: Material-UI

Video Demo

Deployed Demo

Backend Architecture

Frontend Snapshots

Features

The main features to add in the Chat App are:

• Users can register/log in with a username.
• Users can search for a user.
• Users can send a friend request to other users.
• The user will be notified about the request.
• Users can accept the friend request.
• Users can see the Chat list.
• Users can send messages or attachments in Chat.
• Users can create a Group Chat with a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 100 members.
• Group admin can rename the Group, add members, or remove members.
• The group admin can delete the group.
• Group members can leave the group.
• If the Group admin leaves the group then a new Admin will be assigned.
• Users can delete a chat / unfriend a user.
• Admin Dashboard to see users, messages, and chats (Only Accessible with a Secret key).