Chatvista is a full-stack MERN application that functions as a chat platform. To use the app, users must first register. After verifying their registration through an OTP (one-time password), users can start using the app's features.

App Functionality:

Making Friends - Upon logging in, users must first add friends to begin communication. They can send friend requests to other users, and if accepted, they become friends.

Real-Time Chat - Users can only chat with their friends. The app utilizes sockets to enable real-time communication between users.

Group Chats - Users can create groups with their friends to chat together. They can view group information, members, add new members, edit group information, and leave groups as needed.

User Presence - Users can see if other users are online or offline, whether they are typing, and their profile information.

Notifications - The app supports notification functionality. Whenever there is a new message, the app sends a notification to the user.

Profile Management - Users can create and update their profiles. A user search functionality is included for convenience.

Real-Time Updates - All communication, information updates, and member or group additions/removals happen in real-time.

Release Notes - Users are informed about new app announcements and features through release notes.

Progressive Web App - Chatvista is a progressive web app (PWA), allowing users to install it on their laptops for convenient access.

Skills: React · Node.js · MongoDB · MUI · WebSocket · Socket Programming · Cloud Storage