Public Group Chat

A modern, full-stack real-time communication platform designed for seamless group messaging and instant user interaction.

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🚀 Features

• Real-time Messaging: Instant message delivery and synchronization across all clients.
• Public Rooms: Join and participate in open group discussions without friction.
• Decoupled Architecture: Clean separation between the React frontend and Node.js backend.
• Responsive Design: Optimized UI for a consistent experience across desktop and mobile devices.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js / Vite
• Backend: Node.js & Express
• Real-time Engine: Socket.io
• Styling: Tailwind CSS / CSS

📂 Project Structure

• /frontend – React client application and UI components.
• /backend – Node.js server handling Socket.io logic and API routes.
• package.json – Root dependencies and project scripts.

⚙️ Setup & Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone [https://github.com/ford-HUB/public-group-chat.git](https://github.com/ford-HUB/public-group-chat.git)
cd public-group-chat