Whatsapp-backend

A backend repository to simulate a whatsapp-like realtime communication

Whatsapp-backend is a NodeJS based backend application that leverages the power of real-time communication using Pusher and MongoDB changestreams.

Architecture

Fololowing is the architecture of the application.

Tech

whatsapp-backend uses a number of open source projects to work properly:

• Express - Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js
• Mongoose - Elegant mongodb object modeling for node.js
• Pusher - Powering realtime experiences for mobile and web

Environment setup

• Add the connectionURL value in server.js. It should be the complete connection URL of the mongodb database that you're willing to use.
• Create an account on Pusher, obtain credentials and use it to replace values for pusher in server.js file.
• Companion frontend repository is available here: whatsapp-frontend

Installation

whatsapp-backend requires Node.js v16+ to run.

Install the dependencies and devDependencies and start the server.

cd whatsapp-backend
npm i
nodemon server.js

Author

Faizal Vasaya

License

MIT

Free Software, Hell Yeah!