"ChatBoard" is a private clubhouse where visitors can view messages, but only registered members can post content and see creator information. Members enjoy a real-time chat system with public and custom rooms for immediate interaction.

Built With

• NodeJS
• ExpressJS
• MongoDB
• MongooseJS

Features

• User authentication with passportJS
• Live chat implemented using Socket.Io
• Securing passwords using bcryptjs
• Schema validation using Mongoose

Screenshot

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/roccocalo/chatboard.git
   cd chatboard
   

2. Install dependencies

   npm install
   

3. Create a .env file in the root directory with the following variables:

   MONGODB_URI='your_mongodb_connection_string'
   

4. Start the development server

   npm run dev
   

5. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser