WhatsApp Clone with Video Calls

About

This project is a WhatsApp clone with video call functionality, built using React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Socket.io, and WebRTC. It allows users to send text messages, images, and make video calls in real-time, similar to the popular messaging application WhatsApp.

Features

• User registration and authentication.
• Real-time text messaging with individual and group chat support.
• Image sharing within chats.
• Dcouments sharing within chats.
• Video calling with peer-to-peer WebRTC technology.
• Filterization between chats
• End-to-end encryption for secure messaging.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Node.js and npm installed on your development machine.
• MongoDB installed and running.
• WebRTC-compatible browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Maven-D/WhatsApp-Clone.git
   

2. Change to the project directory:

   cd whatsapp-clone
   

3. Install server dependencies and start server:

   cd backend && yarn && yarn dev
   

4. Install client dependencies and start server:

   cd frontend && yarn && yarn start
   

5. Copy your environment variables in both frontend and backend in new .env file same as .env.example

Usage

1. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your web browser to access the WhatsApp clone application.

2. Register a new account or log in with existing credentials.

3. Explore the application's features, including text messaging, image sharing, and video calls.

Technologies Used

React.js
Node.js
MongoDB
Socket.io
WebRTC
Redux toolkit