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Build a Realtime Chat App with MongoDB, Express, Vue 3, Node.js, and Socket.IO (2025 Update)

Looking to build a full-stack real-time chat app with the latest tools in 2025?

This tutorial updates the classic MEVN + Socket.IO app using:

  • Vue 3 (Composition API) + Vite
  • Node.js 20+, Express 4, MongoDB 7
  • Socket.IO 4 for real-time messaging

Learn how to wire up the backend and frontend with live chat, message persistence, and clean modern UI.

💬 Dive into the full guide → Full Tutorial

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