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+| [Real Time Chat App](./src/app/(category)/node/(projects)/real-time-chat-app)  |  |
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+# BaatCheet - Real-Time Chat Application
+
+BaatCheet is a modern, real-time chat application designed for seamless communication between users. Built with Node.js, Express, Socket.IO, and MongoDB, it offers a secure and interactive messaging platform with a responsive user interface powered by Tailwind CSS and DaisyUI.
+
+---
+
+## Features
+- **Real-Time Messaging**: Instant communication with live updates using WebSockets.
+- **Secure Authentication**: JWT-based user authentication and session management.
+- **Cloud Storage**: Integrates Cloudinary for handling media uploads.
+- **Responsive Design**: Optimized for all devices with a clean and modern UI.
+- **Database Management**: Scalable and efficient storage using MongoDB.
+
+---
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+### Backend
+- **Node.js**
+- **Express.js**
+- **Socket.IO**
+- **MongoDB**
+
+### Frontend
+- **Tailwind CSS**
+- **DaisyUI**
+
+### Other Tools
+- **Cloudinary** for media storage
+- **JWT** for secure token-based authentication
+
+---
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+Make sure you have the following installed:
+- **Node.js** (v14+ recommended)
+- **MongoDB**
+- **Cloudinary Account** (for media uploads)
+
+---
+
+### Installation
+```bash
+1. Clone the repository:
+
+git clone <REPO_URL>
+cd BaatCheet
+
+
+2. Install dependencies:
+
+bash
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+npm install
+
+
+3.Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:
+
+env
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+MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
+PORT=your_preferred_port
+JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
+NODE_ENV=development
+CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_cloud_name
+CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
+CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret
+
+
+4.Start the server:
+
+bash
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+npm start
+Open the application in your browser at http://localhost:<PORT>.