CryptTalk - A Real-time Anonymous chat app

A feature-rich real-time chat application built using modern web technologies. This application allows users to join different chat rooms, exchange messages in real time, and experience a responsive and intuitive UI.

Features:

• Real-time Messaging: Instantaneous message delivery and updates using WebSockets.
• Multiple Chat Rooms: Users can join existing chat rooms or create new ones.
• User-Friendly Interface: Responsive design with an intuitive UI for easy navigation and use.
• Dynamic Room Management: Create, join, and leave chat rooms dynamically.
• Customizable: Easy to modify and extend the application with new features.

Demo Screenshot:

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, CSS (with Flexbox and Grid for layout)
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• WebSocket: Socket.IO for real-time communication

Setup

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/ronit1706/anonymous-chat-app.git
   cd anonymous-chat-app

Install Dependencies

1. Install backend dependencies

npm install

2. Install frontend dependencies

cd client
npm install

Run the Application

1. Run the backend

node server-completed.js

2. Run the frontend (in a new terminal)

cd frontend-react
npm start

Open the Application

• Navigate to localhost in your browser