Real-Time Chat App

A secure and scalable real-time chat application that supports text and image messaging, group chats, and user profile management.

Key Features :

Real-Time Messaging:
Built real-time communication using WebSockets, allowing users to send and receive messages instantly. Ensured low latency and smooth interaction across multiple users.

Secure Authentication:
Implemented cookie-based JWT authentication to manage user sessions securely. Protected sensitive data and ensured only authorized access to messages and profiles.

Group Chat Functionality:
Enabled users to create and manage groups, send messages to multiple participants, and manage group members dynamically.

Media Support:
Allowed sending and receiving of text and image messages with proper storage and retrieval in PostgreSQL.

Backend Optimization:
Designed and optimized PostgreSQL database schemas for efficient storage and retrieval of messages, groups, and user data. Ensured scalability to handle multiple concurrent users.