[TEMPLATE] - WebSockets + Node.js | Real-Time Apps

[Abhishek-Mallick]

What domain will the project template be based on?

Others (please specify in the details)

If 'Others', please specify the preferred domain.

Real-Time Apps

Particular directory path for the template.

templates/Real-Time-Apps/WebSockets-Nodejs/

What tech stacks do you want to include?

Node.js, Express.js, Socket.IO, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Frontend)

Brief Description

This template provides the foundation for a real-time application using WebSockets. It features a simple chat application where multiple users can communicate in real time. The setup includes both server-side and client-side code, showcasing how to broadcast and receive messages.

Key Features:

1. Server Setup: Configure an Express.js server with Socket.IO for handling WebSocket connections.
2. Client Interface: Develop a frontend interface with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to interact with the server.
3. Real-Time Communication: Implement features like message broadcasting, user join/leave notifications.
4. Rooms and Namespaces: Demonstrate how to use Socket.IO rooms for private chats or group discussions.
5. Event Handling: Manage custom events for various real-time functionalities.
6. Scalability Considerations: Include notes on scaling with multiple server instances using Redis adapter.

Contributor Tasks:

• Build the server-side code with appropriate event listeners and handlers.
• Design a user-friendly frontend interface.
• Implement additional features like typing indicators, message history, or user authentication.
• Write clear documentation on setting up and running the application.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness.
• Include comments and code documentation for maintainability.
• Create a corresponding markdown for populating docs in website/content/Templates/Real-Time-Apps/WebSockets-Nodejs.md .. refer to this one for getting an idea on the format to follow

👀 Have you spent some time checking if this issue has been raised before?

• Yes
• No

🏢 Have you read the Code of Conduct?

• I have read the Code of Conduct

Would you like to work on this issue?

No