💬 Chatty - Real-Time Chat Application

A feature-rich, real-time messaging application that allows users to communicate instantly and share media seamlessly. Built with modern web technologies to ensure a smooth and responsive user experience.

Live Demo: 🔗 Visit Chatty
Frontend Code: 🔗 GitHub Repo (Frontend)
Backend Code: 🔗 GitHub Repo (Backend)

✨ Features

• 🔐 User Authentication: Secure login and registration using JWT.
• 💬 Real-Time Messaging: Instant message delivery powered by Socket.io.
• 🖼️ Media Sharing: Upload and send images seamlessly via Cloudinary integration.
• 👥 User Management: Search for and chat with other registered users.
• 🎨 Responsive UI: Clean and modern interface built with DaisyUI and Tailwind CSS.
• 🔄 State Management: Efficient global state handling using Zustand.
• 📱 Fully Responsive: Works flawlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Zustand (State Management), DaisyUI, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Real-Time Communication: Socket.io
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Media Storage: Cloudinary
• Deployment: Vercel (Frontend), Render/Railway (Backend)

🚀 Installation & Setup

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• MongoDB Atlas URI or local MongoDB instance
• Cloudinary account (for media storage)

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/chatty-app.git
cd chatty-app