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Chatify

Introduction:
The proposed system is a real-time messaging application that allows users to register,
authenticate, and exchange text messages in real-time. This document outlines the system
architecture, core features, and technologies used in the development of the application.

System Overview:
The messaging application provides a platform for users to communicate in real-time. It
includes user registration and authentication functionalities, enabling users to send and
receive text messages. The real-time updates are facilitated through the integration of
socket.io, ensuring instant message delivery.

Core Features:
User Registration and Authentication:
o Users can create an account or log in using their Gmail accounts through Google
Authentication.
o Authentication mechanisms ensure secure access to the application.

Sending and Receiving Text Messages:


o Users can send text messages to other registered users.
o Messages are stored and retrieved from the MongoDB database.

Real-time Message Updates:


o Real-time updates are implemented using socket.io, enabling instant message
delivery and notifications.

Technologies Used:
Frontend:
o React.js: A popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It simplifies the
process of creating interactive and dynamic UI components. It was chosen for its
component-based architecture, allowing the development of modular and reusable
UI elements.
o Material-UI: A React UI framework providing pre-designed components for a modern
and visually appealing user interface.
By leveraging these libraries, I create a responsive and aesthetically pleasing frontend with
reduced development time.
Backend:
o Node.js: A server-side JavaScript runtime for building scalable and fast network
applications.
o Express.js: A minimalist web framework for Node.js, simplifying the process of
building robust APIs.
Node.js and Express.js were chosen for their non-blocking, event-driven architecture,
making them suitable for real-time applications. They allow for the efficient handling of
concurrent connections and the creation of scalable, high-performance server-side
applications. Together, they provide a robust backend environment for building APIs and
handling HTTP requests.

Authentication:
o Google Authentication: Integrating Google OAuth for secure and convenient login
using Gmail accounts OAuth is an industry-standard protocol for authorization. It
enhances the application's security by relying on Google's robust authentication
infrastructure. It simplifies the login process for users, leading to a seamless user
experience. Users can trust the application because it uses a familiar and trusted
authentication mechanism provided by Google.

Database:
o MongoDB: A NoSQL database system, providing flexibility and scalability for handling
large volumes of data. It stores data in a JSON-like format, making it suitable for
handling large volumes of unstructured or semi-structured data. It’s selected for its
ability to handle real-time data and provide high availability. Its flexible schema
allows for easy modification of data structures, making it adaptable to evolving
application requirements. Additionally, MongoDB's horizontal scaling capabilities
ensure the application can handle increased loads as user numbers grow.

Real-Time Chatting:
o socket.io: A library enabling real-time, bidirectional, and event-based
communication. It works seamlessly on various platforms, including web browsers. It
allows for instant message delivery and updates between users, enhancing the user
experience by providing a responsive and interactive chat environment.

System Architecture:
The system follows a client-server architecture. The frontend, developed using React.js and
Material-UI, runs on the client-side and interacts with the backend server. The backend, built
with Node.js and Express.js, handles user authentication, message processing, and database
operations. MongoDB serves as the database to store user information and chat messages.
Real-time communication is achieved through socket.io, ensuring instant message updates
between users.

Database Schema:
The MongoDB database includes collections for user profiles and chat messages. Chat
messages are stored with sender and receiver IDs, timestamps, and message content.

Scalability:
The application is designed to be scalable, with the ability to handle a growing number of
users and messages. MongoDB's scalability features and the use of a non-blocking, event-
driven architecture in Node.js ensure efficient handling of concurrent connections.

Conclusion:
The messaging application provides a seamless real-time communication experience for
users, ensuring secure message exchange and instant updates. The use of modern
technologies like React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Google Authentication, and
socket.io guarantees a robust, scalable, and responsive system.
How to set up and run my prototype:
1. Clone the chatify repository:
git clone https://github.com/rtewari056/bitchat.git

2. Navigate into repo:


cd chatify

3. Install package dependencies:


npm install # Server dependencies
cd client
npm install # Client dependencies
4. Run project:
In the root directory, open two terminal sessions and run both commands
separately:
npm run client
npm run server
5. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000

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