REAL TIME CHAT APPLICATION

PROJECT ID-33
BY
MHOD SAQIB (2101280100076)
NAMAN VISHNOI (2101280100078)
NEKHIL JAIN (2101280100084)
ARYAN VAID (2101280100032)
SUPERVISOR
MR. YASAR MASUD (LECTURER)
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
BHARAT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY , MEERUT

AFFILIATED TO
DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
(FORMERLY UTTAR PRADESH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,
LUCKNOW)
 CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
2. TITLE PAGE
3. LITERATURE SURVEY
4. BENEFITS
5. FEATURES
6. OVERVIEW
7. TECHNOLOGY USED
8. PROPOSED WORK
9. CONCLUSION
REAL TIME CHAT APP
 LITERATURE SURVEY
• Various Research papers on concept of Real time chat application , and identifying
suitable for chat application the process of communication were read and analyzed.
• An attempt has been made to integrate various techniques of chat application
conversation and techniques of real time chat during the conversation with the
candidate to develop Real time chat application .
• International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science:
• A considerable research effort has been devoted to Chatting Application in the last few years.
Many new researches have been proposed in recent times.
• This paper proposed a mechanism for creating professional chat application that will not permit
the user to send inappropriate or improper messages to the participants by using natural
language processing (NLP).
INTRODUCTIO
N
In today's interconnected world, real-time chat applications stand as pillars of instantaneous
communication. This presentation aims to dissect the significance and impact of leveraging the
MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack in developing a robust real-time chat app.
These apps have become indispensable, offering swift communication, boosting collaboration
among teams, and fostering vibrant communities.

The purpose of this presentation is twofold: to highlight the technological prowess of the MERN
stack in crafting scalable, feature-rich applications and to showcase the innovative features and
seamless user experience inherent in our chat app. By exploring the technical intricacies and
user-centric design of this MERN-powered chat application, we aim to inspire deeper insights
into modern web development and prompt creative thinking about future enhancements and
potential use cases in diverse industries.
The benefits of a real-time chat application

•Instantaneous Communication: Enables immediate exchange of messages and

information in real-time.

•Increased Engagement: Promotes active participation and engagement among users.

•Time-Efficiency: Reduces delays by eliminating communication gaps and speeding up

responses.

•Flexibility and Accessibility: Enables communication from anywhere, anytime,

fostering accessibility.
 FEATURES OF THE REAL-TIME
CHAT APP
• User Authentication
• Real-Time Messaging
• Emojis, Reactions, etc.
• Message History and Search
• Notifications
ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGIES USED

• Architecture and Technologies Used

• Database: MongoDB for storing messages, user data
• Backend: Node.js and Express.js for server-side development
• Frontend: React and Bootstrap for the client-side, handling UI and user interactions
• Web Sockets or Socket.io for real-time communication
PROPOSED WORK
. The Growing Importance Of Security, Circumvention, And Data Restrictions
. The Emergence Of Regionalized And Local Messaging App Ecosystems
. Low Latency Message Sending And Receiving
. Online Status

. Typing Indicators
. Read Receipts
SINGLE PAGE APPLICATION (SPA)
• Definition: SPA is a web app that operates within a single web page, dynamically updating content without full
page reloads.
• Key Features:
• Dynamic Content Loading
• Enhanced Speed and Performance
• Smooth User Experience
• Relies on Frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Benefits:
• Reduced Server Load
• Improved User Engagement
• Challenges:
• SEO Optimization
• Initial Load Time
• Examples:
• Gmail, Facebook, Twitter
UI DESIGN
BACKEND
CHALLENGES FACED AND
OVERCOME
Real-time Synchronization:
• Challenge: Ensuring synchronized real-time data.
• Solution: Implement Web Sockets for instant data updates.
Security:
• Challenge: Protecting user data and preventing vulnerabilities.
• Solution: Utilize encryption, robust authentication, and input validation.
User Experience:
• Challenge: Designing an intuitive interface.
• Solution: Iterative UI/UX design and usability testing.
OVERVIEW OF THE MERN STACK
1.MongoDB
1. NoSQL database, document-oriented.
2. Schema flexibility, scalable, and high performance.
2.Express.js
1. Web application framework for Node.js.
2. Simplifies backend development, handles HTTP requests.
3.React
1. JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
2. Component-based, allows for reusable UI elements.
4.Node.js
1. JavaScript runtime environment.
2. Enables server-side scripting, asynchronous event-driven architecture.
REFERENCE
Documentation and Official Guides:
•MongoDB Documentation: https://docs.mongodb.com/
•Express.js Documentation: https://expressjs.com/
•React Documentation:
https://reactjs.org/docs/getting-started.html
•Node.js Documentation: https://nodejs.org/en/docs/

Tutorials and Online Courses:

•"MERN Stack Front To Back" on Udemy by Dr. Angela Yu.
•FreeCodeCamp's MERN stack tutorials and projects.
•Full Stack Open by the University of Helsinki covering React,
Node.js, and MongoDB.
RESEARCH PAPER
1. Title: "WebSocket: Lightweight Client-Server Communication"
Link: WebSocket: Lightweight Client-Server Communication
Abstract: This paper discusses the WebSocket protocol, its advantages over traditional HTTP polling for
real-time communication, and its implementation details.
2. Title: "MongoDB: A Scalable, High-Performance, Open Source NoSQL Database"
Link: MongoDB: A Scalable, High-Performance, Open Source NoSQL Database
Abstract: This paper provides an overview of MongoDB, focusing on its scalability, performance, and
NoSQL data model, which might be relevant if your project uses MongoDB as its database.
3. Title: "React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces"
Link: React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces
Abstract: While not a research paper in the traditional sense, React's official documentation provides
valuable insights into the philosophy, design principles, and best practices for building user interfaces
with React.
4. Title: "Node.js: Using JavaScript for Server-Side Development"
Link: Node.js: Using JavaScript for Server-Side Development
Abstract: This paper explores the benefits of using Node.js for server-side development, including its
event-driven architecture and non-blocking I/O model, which are particularly relevant for real-time
applications.