Chat Application Backend

This repository contains the backend code for a chat application. Follow the instructions below to set up the project on your local machine.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js

Installation

1. Clone the Repo

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chat-app-backend.git

2. Navigate to the Backend Directory

   cd /backend

3. Install Dependencies

   npm install

4. Create a .env File Make sure to create in Root of the backend.

   In the backend directory, create a .env file and add the following environment variables:

   DATABASE_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string
   PORT=your_port_number
   ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET=your_access_token_secret
   REFRESH_TOKEN_SECRET=your_refresh_token_secret
   TOKEN_EXPIRE=token_expiry_duration
   

   Replace the placeholder values with your actual configuration details.

Running the Server

Start the development server with:

npm run dev