In this video, you'll learn how to create a real-time chat app backend using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and Socket.IO. This tutorial covers everything from user authentication to real-time messaging functionality, including:
✅ Setting up a RESTful API for user registration and login with encrypted passwords using bcrypt.
✅ Creating a MongoDB schema for users and messages using Mongoose.
✅ Implementing JWT authentication to securely handle user sessions.
✅ Building chat history functionality with pagination.
✅ Integrating Socket.IO for real-time message transmission between users.
✅ Fetching the latest chat messages dynamically.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a fully functional backend for a chat app that can seamlessly handle user registration, login, and real-time messaging.
🔗 Technologies Used:
Node.js & Express: Backend server setup
MongoDB & Mongoose: Database for storing users and messages
Socket.IO: Real-time communication
JWT: Secure user authentication
Bcrypt: Password encryption
🚀 Whether you're building a personal project or learning to integrate Socket.IO for real-time features, this tutorial will guide you step-by-step.
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