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Abhijay Yadav
Abhijay Yadav

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Building My First Real-Time Chat App with WebSockets

Hey Devs! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I recently completed learning WebSockets and built a basic real-time chat app. This was my first dive into real-time communication, and I wanted to share my experience!

Why WebSockets?
WebSockets allow bi-directional, real-time communication between the client and server. Unlike traditional HTTP requests, WebSockets maintain a persistent connection, making apps faster and more interactive.

Tech Stack
๐Ÿ”น Frontend: React
๐Ÿ”น Backend: Node.js
๐Ÿ”น Communication: WebSockets

How It Works
1๏ธโƒฃ A WebSocket connection is established between the client and server.
2๏ธโƒฃ Messages sent by one user are broadcasted to others instantly.
3๏ธโƒฃ No page refresh requiredโ€”true real-time experience!

Key Learning Takeaways
โœ… Setting up WebSocket connections in Node.js
โœ… Handling real-time events in the frontend
โœ… Understanding how real-time messaging works

Next Steps
I plan to explore Socket.IO next to enhance features like rooms, typing indicators, and message persistence. Any suggestions or best practices? ๐Ÿค”

Letโ€™s connect! ๐Ÿš€ Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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