SecuroChat

SecuroChat is an end-to-end Encrypted real-time chat application ensuring secure communication between users.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Tools and Technologies Used
• Installation

Features

• Secure one-to-one/group chats through end-to-end encryption
• Togglable read receipts
• Togglable online status
• Multimedia data sharing
• Low-latency communication
• Chat history maintenance

Tools and Technologies Used

• React Native: A JavaScript framework for building mobile applications. It provides a cross-platform development environment for IOS and Android.
• Node.js: A runtime environment for executing JavaScript code on the server side. It is used in the development of backend services of SecuroChat
• AWS: Amazon cloud computing services used for hosting and securing components of SecuroChat
• WebSocket: Communication protocol enabling real-time, bidirectional communication between the server and clients
• React Navigation: A navigation library for React Native that handles routing and navigation within the mobile application
• PostgreSQL: Open-source relational database utilized to store user data, chat histories, and other information
• Redux: State management library for React applications that manages SecuroChat's state and data flow
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Service for sending push notifications to mobile devices. Used by SecuroChat to keep users informed about new messages and updates

Installation

To set up SecuroChat, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/SecuroChat.git
   

2. Change to project directory:

   cd SecuroChat
   

3. Install dependencies for client and server directories:

   cd client && npm install
   cd ../server && npm install && cd ..