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Saad Akhtar
• Jul 28
💬 Full-Stack Real-Time Chat Application | SERN Stack
A modern, production-ready Real-Time Chat Application built on the SERN Stack (SQL Server, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) — where users communicate instantly, manage profiles, and upload media securely. Powered by Socket.io for live messaging and MS SQL Server for high-performance data storage.
✨ Key Features
💬 Real-time messaging via Socket.io — instant, seamless communication
🔐 Secure JWT authentication — protected login & authorization
👤 Full profile & account management with real-time UI updates
🖼️ Cloudinary integration — secure, high-quality profile picture uploads
🗄️ MS SQL Server with optimized queries & triggers for peak performance
⚡ Context API for smooth global state management
🌐 Clean RESTful APIs following modern backend architecture
🛠️ Technologies Used
Frontend: React.js, Context API
Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Socket.io, REST APIs
Database: MS SQL Server, Optimized Queries & Triggers
Auth & Security: JWT Authentication
Media: Cloudinary
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