Real-Time Chat Application

This is a real-time chat application built using Node.js, Express, and Socket.IO. It allows multiple users to join chat rooms and communicate with each other in real-time. Other users are informed when new users join or when users leave by closing their window.

Features

• Real-time Messaging: Users can send and receive messages in real-time.
• User Authentication: Users can join chat rooms with a username.
• Audio Notification: Plays a sound when a new message is received.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/RiyaRaj28/ChatApp.git
   

2. Install dependencies :

   npm install
   

3. Start the server:

   npm start
   

4. Open application in your browser:

   http://localhost:8000
   

Usage

1. Enter your name to join the chat room.
2. Send messages to the chat room.
3. Receive messages from other users in real-time.
4. Leave the chat room by closing the browser window or tab.

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express
• Socket.IO
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript