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Real-Time Chat Application

Full-Stack Showcase | Modern React Ecosystem

Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSShadCN UIConvexClerkVercel

Project Overview

Developed a comprehensive real-time chat application that demonstrates mastery of the modern React ecosystem and full-stack development principles. The platform provides users with a seamless communication experience through intuitive design and robust functionality.

Key Features: - Real-time messaging with instant updates across all connected clients - User authentication and session management via Clerk integration - Group chat functionality with role-based permissions - Message history with persistent storage and retrieval - Responsive design optimized for desktop and mobile devices - Personalized themes for enhanced user customization

Technical Implementation: The application leverages Next.js for server-side rendering and optimal performance, while Convex provides serverless backend functionality with real-time database capabilities. The frontend utilizes ShadCN UI components built on Tailwind CSS for consistent, accessible design patterns.

Business Impact: This project showcases my ability to build production-ready applications that prioritize user experience while maintaining code quality and scalability. The real-time architecture demonstrates my understanding of modern web technologies that power today's collaborative platforms.

Technical Highlights

Real-time WebSocket connections with Convex
Authentication system with Clerk integration
Responsive design with Tailwind CSS
Server-side rendering with Next.js
TypeScript for type safety
Component library with ShadCN UI

Key Learnings

Real-time data synchronization challenges and solutions
Authentication flow design for seamless user experience
Performance optimization for real-time applications
Modern React patterns and best practices

Project Info

Category

full stack

Status

Completed & Live

Development Time

2-3 weeks

Technology Stack

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
ShadCN UI
Convex
Clerk
Vercel

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