ChatDevs

ChatDevs is a powerful, real-time collaboration platform designed for developers. It combines instant messaging, file sharing, voice communication, and an integrated Python compiler to streamline the development workflow.

Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Instant chat with low latency using Socket.IO.
• Voice Messages: Record and send voice messages directly in the chat.
• File Sharing: Securely share code snippets, documents, images, and videos. Supports large file uploads and video streaming.
• Integrated Compiler: Run Python code directly within the application and see output instantly.
• User Authentication: Secure signup and login system with password hashing (Bcrypt).
• Friend System: Send, accept, and reject friend requests to build your network.
• MongoDB Database: Scalable data storage for users, messages, and files.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Python, Flask, Flask-SocketIO
• Database: MongoDB (Flask-PyMongo)
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Security: Bcrypt for password hashing

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/ayoitssmit/ChatDevs.git
   cd ChatDevs

2. Create a virtual environment

   python -m venv venv
   # Windows
   venv\Scripts\activate
   # macOS/Linux
   source venv/bin/activate

3. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Configure MongoDB Ensure you have MongoDB running locally on port 27017 or update the MONGO_URI in app.py.

5. Run the application

   python app.py

6. Access the app Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000 (or the port specified in the console).

Usage

1. Sign Up: Create a new account.
2. Search Users: Find friends by username.
3. Chat: Start a conversation, send files, or verify code logic with the built-in compiler.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.