Build Live Chat app with WebSocket
Master Real-Time Chat App Development with WebSockets From Development to Deployment
Updated on Feb, 2026
Language - English
Programming,Web Development,Node.js
Lectures -5
Duration -52 mins
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Course Description
1. Introduction to Live Chat Applications
- Understanding Real-Time Communication: Explore how real-time data exchange works and why WebSockets are ideal for live chat applications.
- WebSockets vs. HTTP Polling: Learn the differences between traditional HTTP requests and WebSockets for optimized data flow.
- Project Overview & Tech Stack: Get familiar with the technologies used, including Node.js, Express, WebSockets, and a front-end framework.
- Setting Up a WebSocket Server: Learn to configure a WebSocket server using Node.js and Express.
- Client-Server Communication: Implement real-time bidirectional data transfer between the server and clients.
- Managing User Connections: Develop logic to handle multiple users, including connection tracking and disconnections.
- Basic Messaging System: Implement a simple messaging feature to send and receive text-based messages.
- Adding UI Features: Design an interactive chat interface with user-friendly components.
- Message Persistence: Store chat history using a memory storage for future reference.
- Typing Indicators & Notifications: Improve the user experience with real-time feedback mechanisms.
- Security Considerations: Implement authentication and security measures to protect user data.
- Deploying the Application: Learn how to host your application on a cloud platform for public access.
Goals
- Learn the basics of Web Sockets and real-time communication.
- Utilize a backend server with Web Sockets for live chat.
- Develop a responsive front-end interface with open user access.
- Install additional features such as message history and notifications.
- Deploy your chat app and make it ready for real-world usage.
- Learn the basics of Web Sockets and real-time communication.
- Implement a backend server with Web Sockets for live chat functionality.
- Include a dynamic front-end UI to enable smooth user interaction.
- Include advanced functions such as message history and notifications.
- Deploy your chat app and optimize it for real-world application.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js.
- Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks).
- Understanding of HTTP and client-server communication.
- Paid DigitalOcean Account if wants to implement deployment [Optional].
Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Introduction
2 Lectures
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Introduction
00:38
00:38
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Terminal Crash Course
08:44
08:44
Building the Foundation: WebSockets & Backend Setup
1 Lectures
Enhancing Features & Deployment
2 Lectures
Instructor Details
Pawan Deore
Hey Pawan here.
I have been into tech from last 4 years and worked on multiple complex products and in addition to that I have done 250+ hobby projects just to explore new technologies and create content/ examples on things which are rare, unique to find on internet so other people can benefit from it.
Join me on this journey of learning and I will help you get better at what you do.
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