💬 KatConnect live at https://katconnect.onrender.com/

A modern real-time chat application built with the MERN stack and Socket.io, featuring user authentication, instant messaging, and a clean responsive UI.

Do check it out with multiple devices

🚀 Deployed on [Render] ---->>> https://katconnect.onrender.com/
Made with ❤️ by Shlok Katiyar

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📖 Overview

KatConnect is a real-time chat web app designed for smooth, instant communication.
Built using the MERN stack and Socket.io, it allows users to create accounts, log in securely, and chat with others instantly — all with real-time updates.

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✨ Features

• 🔒 Authentication System — Secure login and signup using JWT.
• 💬 Real-Time Messaging — Powered by Socket.io for instant updates.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Online Status — See when users are online.
• ⚡ Modern UI — Built with React + TailwindCSS, ensuring responsive and elegant design.
• 📱 Fully Responsive — Works seamlessly on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• 🧠 RESTful APIs — Clean API architecture for scalability.
• 🚀 Deployed on Render — Both frontend and backend hosted for smooth live performance.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React.js (Vite)
• Tailwind CSS
• Axios
• Context API / Custom Hooks

Backend:

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (Mongoose)
• Socket.io
• JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• bcrypt.js (for password hashing)

Deployment:

• Render (for both frontend & backend)

git clone https://github.com/your-username/KatConnect.git cd KatConnect