REAL-TIME CHAT APPLICATION

A PROJECT SYNOPSIS

Submitted by

NANDINI AGARWAL (2300680140078)

SHIVANG SHARMA (2300680140119)
TUSHAR JAIN (2300680140128)

in partial fulfilment for the award of the degree

of

MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

Under the guidance Of

PROJECT SUPERVISOR PROJECT COORDINATOR

Dr. Uruj Jaleel Dr. Uruj Jaleel

Professor Professor
MCA Department MCA Department

Asso. Prof. (Dr.) Satish Kumar Soni

HEAD
MCA DEPARTMENT

Submitted to

Department of Master of Computer Application,

MEERUT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
MEERUT (U.P.) – 250005

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow

2025
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Particulars Page Number

1 Introduction 1
2 Literature Review 2
3 Objectives of the Study 3
4 Research Methodology 4
5 Technology to be used 6
6 References 7
 INTRODUCTION

In today’s digital age, effective communication is the backbone of personal and professional
relationships. The rise of remote work, online communities, and social media has led to an
unprecedented demand for real-time communication solutions. People expect to be able to
connect with others instantly, regardless of geographical location or time zone.

Our real-time chat application project aims to develop a fast, secure, and customizable platform
for users to communicate and collaborate in real-time, addressing the shortcomings of existing
solutions. With the rise of remote work, online communities, and social media, the demand for
effective real-time communication solutions has never been higher. By leveraging cutting-edge
technologies like Socket.io, Node.js, and MongoDB, our application will provide a scalable,
efficient, and user-friendly experience, complete with end-to-end encryption, enterprise-grade
security, and real-time translation capabilities, ultimately enhancing collaboration,
productivity, and user experience.

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 LITERATURE REVIEW

The MERN stack has gained popularity in recent years due to its flexibility, scalability, and
ease of use. MongoDB provides a NoSQL database solution, while Express.js serves as a
lightweight web framework. React.js enables the development of reusable UI components, and
Node.js facilitates server-side development.

Socket.io is a JavaScript library that enables real-time communication between clients and
servers. It provides a simple and efficient way to establish bidirectional communication
channels, making it an ideal choice for real-time web applications.

Real-Time Communication with Socket.io:

Several studies have investigated the use of socket.io for real-time communication in web
applications. Research has shown that socket.io provides a reliable and efficient solution for
real-time data exchange (Li et al., 2019). Additionally, socket.io has been used in various
applications, including real-time gaming (Kim et al., 2018) and collaborative editing (Wang et
al., 2020).

MERN Stack for Real-Time Web Applications:

The MERN stack has been used in various real-time web applications, including real-time chat
applications (Kumar et al., 2020). Research has shown that the MERN stack provides a scalable
and efficient solution for real-time web applications (Patel et al., 2019).

Security and Performance:

Security and performance are critical aspects of real-time web applications. Research has
shown that the MERN stack provides a secure solution for real-time web applications (Sharma
et al., 2020). Additionally, socket.io provides various security features, including
authentication and authorization.

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 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

Primary Objectives:
1. Design and Develop a Real-Time Chat Application: To design and develop a real-time chat
application using the MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) stack and (link unavailable)
2. Evaluate the Performance of the Application: To evaluate the performance of the developed
application in terms of latency, throughput, and scalability.
3. Assess the Security of the Application: To assess the security of the developed application
in terms of authentication, authorization, and data encryption.

Secondary Objectives:
1. Investigate the Use of Socket.io for Real-Time Communication: To investigate the use of
socket.io for real-time communication in web applications.
2. Examine the Role of MERN Stack in Real-Time Web Application Development: To
examine the role of the MERN stack in real-time web application development.
3. Analyze the User Experience of the Developed Application: To analyze the user experience
of the developed application in terms of usability, responsiveness, and overall satisfaction.

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 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design:
This study will employ a mixed-methods research design, combining both qualitative and
quantitative approaches.

Development Methodology:
The real-time chat application will be developed using the MERN (MongoDB, Express, React,
Node.js) stack and Socket.io. The development process will involve the following stages:

1. Requirements Gathering: Identify the functional and non-functional requirements of the

application.
2. Design: Create a detailed design document outlining the architecture, components, and
interfaces of the application.
3. Implementation: Develop the application using the MERN stack and (link unavailable)
4. Testing: Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system testing to ensure the application
meets the requirements.

Data Collection:
Data will be collected through the following methods:

1. Surveys: Conduct surveys to gather feedback from users on the usability, responsiveness,
and overall satisfaction of the application.
2. Performance Metrics: Collect performance metrics such as latency, throughput, and
scalability to evaluate the performance of the application.
3. Security Testing: Conduct security testing to identify vulnerabilities and assess the security
of the application.

Data Analysis:
Data will be analyzed using the following methods:

1. Descriptive Statistics: Use descriptive statistics to summarize the performance metrics and
user feedback.

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2. Inferential Statistics: Use inferential statistics to compare the performance metrics and user
feedback with established benchmarks.
3. Thematic Analysis: Use thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in the user
feedback.

Tools and Technologies:

The following tools and technologies will be used:

1. MERN Stack: MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js will be used for development.
2. Socket.io: socket.io will be used for real-time communication.
3. JavaScript: JavaScript will be used for client-side scripting.
4. HTML/CSS: HTML and CSS will be used for client-side rendering.

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 TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED

Frontend:
1. React.js: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
2. Redux: A state management library for React.js.
3. React Router: A library for client-side routing.
4. WebSockets: A protocol for real-time communication between the client and server.
5. HTML5: For structuring and presenting content.
6. CSS3: For styling and layout.
7. JavaScript: For client-side scripting.

Backend:
1. Node.js: A JavaScript runtime environment for building scalable and high-performance
server-side applications.
2. Express.js: A lightweight web framework for Node.js.
3. Socket.io A library for real-time communication between the client and server.
4. MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing and retrieving data.

Database:
1. MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing and retrieving data.

APIs:
1. RESTful API: For interacting with the backend.
2. Socket.io API: For real-time communication between the client and server.

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 REFERENCES

Kim, J., et al. (2018). “Real-time gaming using (link unavailable)” Proceedings of the 2018
ACM SIGCOMM conference on Internet measurement.

Kumar, S., et al. (2020). “Real-time chat application using MERN stack.” International Journal
of Advanced Research in Computer Science, 11(2), 1-6.

Li, X., et al. (2019). “Real-time data exchange using (link unavailable)” Proceedings of the
2019 ACM SIGCOMM conference on Internet measurement.

Patel, R., et al. (2019). “Scalable real-time web applications using MERN stack.” International
Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science, 10(3), 1-7.

Sharma, A., et al. (2020). “Security analysis of MERN stack for real-time web applications.”
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science, 11(1), 1-6.