Building a Chat Application with Node.js: A Step-by-Step Guide
In today's digital age, real-time communication is more essential than ever. Whether you want to connect with friends, family, or colleagues, having a chat application can be a powerful tool. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of creating a chat application using Node.js, a popular JavaScript runtime.
Prerequisites
Before we dive into building our chat application, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your computer.
Basic knowledge of JavaScript and web development concepts.
A code editor of your choice (e.g., Visual Studio Code).
Step 1: Project Setup
Let's start by setting up our project structure:
1. Create a new directory for your project.
mkdir chat-app
cd chat-app 2. Initialize a Node.js project and follow the prompts to create a package.json file.
npm init
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