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IOT Web Based Real Time Home Automation System

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Milan Ghimire / December 13, 2024
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This is a real-time chat application built with WebSockets and the Socket.IO library. It leverages a single TCP connection to establish bi-directional, low-latency communication between the server and clients. With Node.js on the server-side and React on the client-side, the application ensures high-frequency and efficient messaging capabilities.

Features

  • Real-Time Messaging: Instant communication with no delays.
  • Bi-Directional Communication: Both clients and the server can send and receive messages simultaneously.
  • User Authentication: Secure user login and session handling.
  • Typing Indicators: Real-time feedback for users while typing.
  • Room Support: Join specific chat rooms for group or private discussions.
  • Scalability: Efficient handling of multiple simultaneous connections.
  • Persistent Chat History: Save and load chat history for ongoing conversations.

Technologies

  • WebSockets: Core technology for real-time, bi-directional communication.
  • Socket.IO: Library for simplifying WebSocket communication and handling events.
  • Node.js: Backend for handling server-side logic and WebSocket connections.
  • Express.js: Framework for building APIs and routing.
  • React.js: Frontend library for dynamic and responsive UI.
  • MongoDB: Database for storing user data and chat history.
  • Tailwind CSS: For styling a clean and responsive user interface.

Getting Started

To get started with this project, clone the repository and install dependencies:

git clone
cd real-time-chat-app
npm install

Run the server:

npm run server

Start the frontend:

npm run client

Access the application at http://localhost:3000.

Deployment

You can deploy this application using platforms like Heroku or AWS for the backend and Vercel or Netlify for the frontend. Make sure to configure WebSocket support on your hosting service.

Conclusion

The Web Socket Real Time Chat Application demonstrates how WebSockets and Socket.IO can be utilized to build efficient, real-time communication systems. With its robust features and low-latency performance, it’s an excellent foundation for chat applications, multiplayer games, or other real-time platforms.