Chat a Bit

Chat a Bit is a real-time chat application that allows users to communicate through private messages or group chats. The app features a unique async task capability, powered by a GPT model API, that suggests message responses based on a user's prompt.

Features

• Real-Time Communication: Engage in private messages or group chats with other users in real time.
• AI-Powered Response Suggestions: Use the async task feature to receive suggested message responses based on your prompts, leveraging GPT model API.
• Cross-Platform: Available on web and mobile platforms, built with React.js, React Native, and Express.js.
• Efficient Data Handling: Utilizes PostgreSQL for the database and Redis for efficient data caching and message queuing.
• Socket.io Integration: Real-time message delivery powered by Socket.io.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, React Native
• Backend: Express.js, Socket.io
• Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
• Language: TypeScript
• AI Integration: GPT model API

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

Backend Setup:

cd backend npm install npm run dev

Frontend (Web) Setup:

cd client npm install npm run dev

Mobile (React Native) Setup:

cd mobile npm install npx expo start -c

Usage

• Web Application: Run the frontend and backend servers, then navigate to the provided local address to use the web application.
• Mobile Application: Use the Expo CLI to start the mobile application, which can be accessed via the Expo Go app on your mobile device.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-name).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-name).
5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or feedback, you can reach out to the project maintainer at [[email protected]].