Development of a Real-time Chat Application Using Node.js

To develop a real-time chat application using Node.js that allows users to communicate with each other instantly.

To implement WebSocket technology to facilitate real-time communication between clients and the server.

To enhance the application with features such as user authentication, message encryption, and message notifications.

To deploy the application on a cloud server and ensure scalability and performance optimization.

To document the development process and provide clear and concise code documentation for future reference.

Set up a Node.js environment and initialize the project structure.

Implement WebSocket communication for real-time messaging.

Develop user authentication functionality using JWT tokens.

Encrypt messages using cryptographic algorithms to ensure security.

Implement message notifications to alert users of new messages.

Deploy the application on a cloud server, such as AWS or Heroku.

Optimize the application for scalability and performance.

Document the development process and provide code documentation for reference.