Real-Time Chat Application (Discord-Style)

Problem

Team chat products need low-friction communication, synchronized messaging, and fast routing to feel truly usable day to day.

Solution

Built a full-stack real-time messaging platform across 5 screens with server-based channels, member directories, and sub-second synchronized delivery over Socket.IO WebSockets, backed by a secure Node.js and MySQL backend handling authentication, sessions, and message persistence across 6 normalized tables.

Impact

Delivered a responsive React front end with client-side routing and reliable sub-second message delivery across channels.