DebugWithSJ
WEB

Real-Time Chat Application

A scalable real-time chat application built with Node.js, Socket.io, and React, supporting multiple chat rooms, file sharing, and video calls.

completed

6/24/2025

Technologies Used

Node.jsSocket.ioReactMongoDBWebRTCRedisAWS S3

Key Features

  • •Real-time messaging with Socket.io
  • •WebRTC video calling
  • •File sharing with AWS S3
  • •Redis for session management
  • •Responsive design
  • •End-to-end encryption

Challenges & Solutions

Implementing WebRTC for video calls was challenging due to NAT traversal and browser compatibility issues. I solved this using STUN/TURN servers and progressive enhancement.

What I Learned

This project taught me about real-time web technologies, WebRTC protocols, and how to handle concurrent connections efficiently.

Screenshots

Real-Time Chat Application screenshot 1
Real-Time Chat Application screenshot 2
Project Type: Personal
Created on June 24, 2025