This project utilizes the power of Meteor and MongoDB to provide a real-time chat platform. Users can set a nickname, send messages, and view messages from all users live. This README provides detailed instructions to get you started with this project, including how to handle split ZIP files using 7-Zip.
Before beginning, ensure you have the following installed:
- Meteor (latest version recommended)
- 7-Zip to handle split ZIP archives
- An IDE or code editor of your choice - This guide uses Visual Studio Code.
Download all parts of the split ZIP archive for the project from the GitHub repository or the provided download links. Make sure to save all parts into the same folder on your computer.
To extract a split ZIP file using 7-Zip, follow these steps:
- Locate the downloaded ZIP parts in the folder where you saved them.
- Right-click on the first part (filename.zip.001) and choose '7-Zip' > 'Extract here' from the context menu. Ensure all parts (.001, .002, etc.) are in the same directory, and 7-Zip will automatically combine and extract them.
- Launch Visual Studio Code.
- Go to
File>Open Folder...and navigate to the extracted project folder. Select it and clickOpen.
- Open a terminal within VS Code by navigating to
Terminal>New Terminalfrom the top menu.
Before running the project, install necessary Node libraries:
meteor npm installAfter setting up the environment and installing dependencies, you're ready to run the application:
meteorYou can now access the application by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.
This Meteor Chat Application provides a dynamic platform for instant messaging. By following these steps, you can seamlessly set up and enjoy real-time communications. For further information or assistance, please refer to the Meteor documentation or reach out to the project maintainers.
Thank you for choosing the Meteor Chat Application!