A modern chat website built with React and Vite to deliver fast and responsive messaging.

🚀 Features

• Instant Messaging: Chat in real-time with users.
• React UI: Smooth and interactive interface built with React.
• Vite-Powered Development: Lightning-fast builds and hot-reloading.
• Easy Setup: Get started quickly with minimal configuration.
• Group Creation: Create and manage chat groups effortlessly.
• Add Contacts via Email: Easily connect with new users through email.

⚙️ Setup Guide

1. Fork the Repository
   Click the Fork button at the top-right of this repository to create your own copy.

2. Clone Your Fork
   Open a terminal and run:

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

3. Install Dependencies
   Make sure you have Node.js installed, then run:

   npm install

4. Start the Development Server
   Launch the server with:

   npm run dev

5. Open in Browser
   Navigate to:

   http://localhost:5173
   

💡 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Vite, Redux, MUI (Material-UI)
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Cloud Storage: Cloudinary