socket-chat-example

Real-time chat system using Node.js and Socket.IO

Features

• Bi-directional communication between client and server.
• System messages when someone connects or disconnects.
• Support for nicknames.
• Optimistic updates on sent messages (Work In Progress).
• “{user} is typing” functionality.
• Show who’s online.

To Do:

• Add private messaging.
• Scroll down automatically when new messages are received.