Real-Time Chat App
fullstack

Real-Time Chat App

A real-time messaging application with private and group chat, file sharing, read receipts, and typing indicators. Supports WebSocket connections for instant message delivery.

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ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBSocket.io
Step 01

The Goal

Create a messaging platform that delivers messages instantly with support for rich media, group conversations, and real-time presence indicators.

Goal for Real-Time Chat App
Step 02

The Challenge

Managing thousands of concurrent WebSocket connections while keeping memory usage low and ensuring message ordering consistency across distributed servers.

Challenge for Real-Time Chat App
Step 03

The Result

Handles 5,000+ concurrent connections with <50ms message latency. Users send an average of 200 messages per day with 99.8% delivery success rate.

Result for Real-Time Chat App