Real-Time Chat Application: A Comprehensive Overview


Authors : Abhinav Chauhan; Manjeet Singh; Deepshika Bhargava

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December

Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/58a3es4e

Scribd : https://tinyurl.com/59c6krz4

DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14535279

Abstract : In the digital communication era, real-time chat applications are crucial for effective and instantaneous interaction. This paper explores the architecture, implementation, and deployment of a real- time chat application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) with Socket.io for real-time data exchange. The front-end is enhanced with TailwindCSS and Daisy UI, offering a sleek and responsive design. The application integrates JWT for secure authentication and authorization, manages user presence using React Context and Socket.io, and leverages Zustand for efficient global state management. Comprehensive error handling is implemented both on the server and client sides, ensuring a robust and reliable system. This study provides insights into the technical challenges encountered, solutions adopted, and future improvements, serv-ing as a reference for developers aiming to build scalable and secure real-time web applications.

Keywords : MERN Stack, Real-Time Chat, Socket.io, JWT, TailwindCSS, Daisy UI, Zustand, React Context, Error Handling, Realtime Communication, Web Development.

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In the digital communication era, real-time chat applications are crucial for effective and instantaneous interaction. This paper explores the architecture, implementation, and deployment of a real- time chat application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) with Socket.io for real-time data exchange. The front-end is enhanced with TailwindCSS and Daisy UI, offering a sleek and responsive design. The application integrates JWT for secure authentication and authorization, manages user presence using React Context and Socket.io, and leverages Zustand for efficient global state management. Comprehensive error handling is implemented both on the server and client sides, ensuring a robust and reliable system. This study provides insights into the technical challenges encountered, solutions adopted, and future improvements, serv-ing as a reference for developers aiming to build scalable and secure real-time web applications.

Keywords : MERN Stack, Real-Time Chat, Socket.io, JWT, TailwindCSS, Daisy UI, Zustand, React Context, Error Handling, Realtime Communication, Web Development.

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