Hej Application - Backend

This is the backend of a real-time chat application built with Node.js, Express, and Socket.io.

Features

• Real-Time Communication: Socket.io is used to manage WebSocket connections.
• Friend Request: Users can send friend requests to each other.
• Secure User Authentication: Implemented with JWT and bcrypt.
• Media Management: Image uploads are handled with Cloudinary.
• Database Integration: MongoDB for storing user and message data.

Tech Stack

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Socket.io
• JWT
• bcrypt
• Cloudinary

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed
• MongoDB instance
• Cloudinary account for image management

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/chat-backend.git
   cd chat-backend

2. Install dependencies:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/chat-backend.git
   cd chat-backend

3. Clone the repository: Create a .env file and configure it. (check .env.demo)
4. Clone the repository:

   npm start