ChatX 🚀

A high-performance, real-time ephemeral chat application built with the PERN stack and WebSockets. ChatX allows users to create instant rooms, share codes, and communicate with zero footprints.

✨ Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Powered by the standard ws library for low-latency communication.
• Ephemeral Rooms: Messaging rooms that exist only as long as you need them.
• Auto-Cleanup: Database optimization that strictly maintains only the last 15 messages per room.
• Modern UI: Sleek, dark-themed interface built with Tailwind CSS and Lucide icons.
• Secure Auth: JWT-based authentication for private room access.
• Responsive Design: Fully optimized for Desktop and Mobile experiences.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React (Vite)
• TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS
• Lucide React (Icons)
• Axios

Backend:

• Node.js & Express
• TypeScript
• WebSockets (ws)
• Prisma ORM
• PostgreSQL (Hosted on Neon)

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+)
• PostgreSQL database (Neon recommended)

Upcoming

1. Multi Line chat with saved formatting