Real-Time Chat Application Development Using MERN Stack

Abstract: The digital communication landscape has been transformed by real-time chat applications, which have become essential tools for modern interaction. This research presents the development and implementation of a chat application using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) technology stack. Our implementation focuses on creating a secure, scalable platform that enables real-time communication while maintaining high performance standards. The application successfully implements user authentication, real-time message delivery, and chat room management through WebSocket integration. Our results demonstrate the effectiveness of the MERN stack in building modern communication platforms that meet current industry requirements