Real-Time Chat Application

This is a real-time chat application built with Flutter for the frontend and Node.js for the backend. The app allows users to send and receive messages in real time using socket-based communication.

Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Send and receive messages instantly.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration functionality.
• Chat History: View previous chat messages.
• Responsive UI: Adaptive layout for different screen sizes.
• Customizable Settings: Adjust font size and other chat settings.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Flutter
• Backend: Node.js
• Real-Time Communication: Sockets (Socket.IO)

Screenshots

Chat Screen - Sophie's Phone

Chat Screen - Lucas's Phone

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/your-repo.git
   cd your-repo

2. Install dependencies:

   flutter pub get
   cd backend
   npm install

3. Run the Node.js server:

   node index.js

4. Run the Flutter app:

   flutter run

Usage

• Launch the app and register or log in with your credentials.
• Start chatting with other users in real time.
• Customize your chat settings through the settings menu.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue for any bugs or feature requests.

License

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