Chat API

Chat API is a simple chat application that enables users to send and receive messages in real-time. The app utilizes Socket.io for real-time communication and provides support for multiple chat rooms, allowing users to participate in group conversations.

Features

• Real-time messaging: Users can send and receive messages instantly using WebSockets.
• Chat rooms: Users can join different chat rooms to engage in group conversations.
• Room IDs: Users can retrieve a list of available room IDs to join.

Getting Started

Follow the steps below to get started with the Chat API:

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm should be installed on your system.

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

2. Navigate to the project directory:

3. Install the dependencies:

Usage

Development Mode

To run the application in development mode, use the following command:

npm i && npm run start:dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:{PORT}.

Production Build

To build and run the application in production mode, follow these steps:

npm i && npm start

The application will be available at http://localhost:{PORT}.

Running with Docker

To run the application in a Docker container, follow these steps:

docker build -t ghost-api . && docker run -p 5000:5000 ghost-api

The application will be accessible at http://localhost:5000.