SnapTalk Backend

SnapTalk is a real-time chat application. This repository contains the backend code built using Express.js and Node.js, with MongoDB as the database.

Features

• User authentication
• Real-time messaging
• Chat rooms
• Online/offline status
• Message history

Technologies Used

• Backend: Express.js, Node.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO

Related Repositories

• Frontend Repository: SnapTalk-Frontend
• Backend Repository: SnapTalk-Backend
• Mobile App Repository: SnapTalk Mobile

Installation

To get started with the backend, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed
• MongoDB installed and running

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Utsavrai1/snap_talk_backend.git
cd snap_talk_backend

Install Dependencies

npm install

Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the snap_talk_backend directory and add the following environment variables:

PORT=3001
DATABASEURL=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:3000

Run the Application

npm run dev

The backend should now be running on http://localhost:3001.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes. Ensure your code follows the project's coding standards and includes tests where applicable.