socket.io-demo

socket.io demo

Set Up

Run:

npm install

Usage

1. Run the server with:

npm start

2. Open http://localhost:3000 in a browser window.
3. Open http://localhost:3000 in another browser window.
4. Start chatting.
5. Stop the server with CTRL+C when finished.

To Do:

• Broadcast a message to connected users when someone connects or disconnects.
• Add support for nicknames.
• Don’t send the same message to the user that sent it himself. Instead, append the message directly as soon as he presses enter.
• Add “{user} is typing” functionality.
• Show who’s online.
• Add private messaging.