Welcome to the real-time-chat-app Community! 🚀

[behan05]

👋 Welcome to the Real-Time Chat App Community!

This is a community for everyone interested in contributing to or using our real-time random chat web app — built to intelligently match users with 90%+ accuracy based on preferences, tags, and location.

💬 What is this project?

A modern chat application that connects users randomly in real-time, with a smart matching algorithm. Think of it like Omegle — but built for better, more relevant connections.

✅ What's Ready So Far?

• 🌐 Public Landing Page and Related Pages – fully responsive and live
• 🙋 Profile Page – includes profile completion flow and preferences
• ⚙️ Settings UI – includes general info, matching preferences and tags-interests
• 🔐 Local Authentication API – login and signup functionality with secure routes
• 🧠 Backend Controllers – profile and settings routes connected to database

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🚧 What’s in Progress?

We're just starting to build the actual chat structure now — the logic, layout, and components are being worked on from today.

📌 Note: This project currently supports text chat only. Video calling will be considered in future versions.

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💡 Why We’re Using Discussions

We created this GitHub Discussions space to:

• Ask and answer questions
• Share ideas and suggestions
• Connect with contributors and users
• Announce progress and plans

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🙌 Want to Contribute?

Feel free to comment below and introduce yourself!

• New to open source? You’re welcome here!
• Want to improve UI, add docs, or suggest features? Let us know.
• We’ll guide you through making your first contribution.

We welcome everyone — no matter your experience level.
Let’s build something amazing together. ❤️
— behan05 (Maintainer)
Made with ❤️ by behan05

[behan05]

🎉 Beta Access Granted!

Hey @Bluefox192 — welcome aboard, and thank you for your support! 🙌

You're officially invited to test v1.0.0-beta of Connect, our real-time random chat app.

🚀 Start Exploring
You're among the first to try out the core features:

• Real-time random chat
• Connect / Disconnect / Next partner
• Typing indicator with Lottie animations
• Responsive UI

🧪 Feedback Welcome
Found a bug or have suggestions? Head over to Discussions
and let us know — your input will help shape future updates!

Thanks for being part of the journey. ❤️

— behan05

[behan05]

Hey @Bluefox192! 🙌

Huge thanks again for the super helpful testing — your feedback means a lot, and you're already contributing more than most!

You'll definitely love the next version — I’m actively working on:

• Disconnect & Next Partner buttons on mobile (appear after first Connect)
• Chat autoscrolling for smoother conversations
• Fixed match preferences logic
• Clickable partner profiles
• Full input support: share images, videos, audio, docs, and more
• Share Application with Someone : now added to the profile menu for quick and easy invites

Let me know if you’d like to test anything specific next — we’re building this together! 🚀

– behan05

[behan05]

Hey @Bluefox192! 👋

Reading your message hit different today — truly.
You won’t believe it, but I was feeling super low earlier… completely stuck on a tricky logic problem that had me questioning everything. 😔💭
Then your words popped up, and boom — instant mood shift. Your energy, kindness, and excitement reminded me why we’re (me and amazing supporters like you.) building this.
It's not just about features or feedback — it's about growing together, celebrating every little win, and lifting each other up when things get heavy.
So thank you, genuinely, for being part of this journey. Your support means the world, especially on days like this. Let’s keep making Connect something amazing.
— behan05

This is what Connect is all about — real people, real energy, real growth.
Whether you're testing a feature, reporting a bug, or just sharing good vibes, you’re already helping shape something meaningful.

Thanks to everyone who's joining us on this journey. Just two devs for now — building like a team of ten, laughing like a team of toddlers.😄👾

[behan05]

Hey @Bluefox192 👋
Really appreciate your energy — it’s been keeping me going! I actually spent the whole night debugging media management stuff 😅 still working through it.

Quick thing —

Do you have any ideas (or fav sources) for improving the app’s logo to make it more visually catchy?

Also, on public pages — does the background video feel right to you? Or should I explore a cleaner/more subtle option?

Would love your take when you get a chance! 🙌

— behan05

[behan05]

Hey @Bluefox192 👋

No problem at all — thanks for replying even though you're busy, I really appreciate it!

I really like your idea for the logo — clean, simple, and geometric sounds perfect for what we’re building. Looking forward to seeing your sketch whenever you get time, even a rough one is great!

And yes, I felt the same about the background video — it’s a bit much. I’ll try replacing it with a soft animated gradient like you suggested.

Thanks again for being part of this! It already feels like we’re making something special. 🙌

Talk soon!
— behan05

[behan05]

Hey @Bluefox192 👋

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts — really appreciate it!

Right now, I’m keeping the current background, but I agree a cleaner look would be better. When I find a good theme, I’ll definitely update it.

Excited to see your logo sketch whenever you get time!

— behan05