TalkSphere - The Chat App
Real-time full-stack chat app with messaging, groups, media sharing, and friend requests — built for speed and scalability.
Tech Stack
Frontend:
React
Redux Toolkit
RTK Query
Tailwind CSS
ShadCN UI
Backend:
Node.js
Express.js
Socket.io
Multer
Database:
MongoDB
ORM:
Prisma
Tools:
Git
GitHub
Postman
Docker
Render
Cloudinary
Deployment:
Vercel (Frontend)
Render (Backend)
What the project is?
TalkSphere is a full-stack, production-grade chat application that enables real-time conversations with file sharing, group management, and friend request systems. It leverages WebSockets for instant updates, role-based access for group control, and efficient backend design for performance and scalability.
Why I built this?
I developed TalkSphere to master real-time application architecture, WebSocket communication, and system design for chat-based platforms. It allowed me to explore efficient data flow, event-driven updates, and how production apps handle concurrency and scalability at scale.
What problem it solves?
TalkSphere simplifies modern communication by offering real-time one-on-one and group chat functionalities, complete with media sharing, role management, and instant notifications. It eliminates delays and synchronization issues common in traditional chat systems, providing a fast, interactive user experience.
Key Features
What I Learned / Challenges
Built expertise in implementing bi-directional communication with Socket.io, managing large-scale state with Redux Toolkit, and optimizing MongoDB queries for real-time performance. Learned to design scalable backend architecture and handle complex group features like member addition/removal and admin control without breaking synchronization.