README.md

MSGme - A Chat Web Application

MSGme is a feature-rich, real-time chat web application designed for seamless and secure communication. Built with modern web technologies, MSGme offers a fast and interactive user experience for messaging and collaboration.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Framework: Next.js (v14)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS and Flowbite
• State Management: Redux and @tanstack/react-query

Backend

• Chat Service: Node.js with MongoDB using Socket.io
• User Service: Next.js with PostgreSQL using Prisma ORM

Database

• Relational: PostgreSQL (User and relations management)
• NoSQL: MongoDB (Message storage)

Installation

Frontend Setup -

Click here

Backend Setup -

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MSGme-organization/MSGme-backend.git

2. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd MSGme-backend

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Configure environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Add the following variables:

   DATABASE_URL="Mongodb database url"

5. Start the server:

   npm run dev