How to Build a Chat App with React and Stream

Overview

Learn how to build a robust chat application similar to Facebook Messenger using React and Stream Chat API in this comprehensive tutorial video. Explore server setup, client-side development, authentication processes, and customization of chat features. Follow step-by-step instructions to implement signup and login functionality, create chat pages, customize channel lists, and handle user logout. Gain insights into connecting client and server, building new conversation interfaces, and leveraging Stream's powerful API for cross-platform messaging experiences. Access additional resources, including GitHub code, related videos, and articles on React Router, forwardRef, React Query, CORS, and custom hooks to enhance your understanding and skills in web development.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Demo
- Server Setup
- Client Setup
- Client Signup Page
- Server Signup Route
- Client Server Connection
- Client Login Page
- Server Login Route
- Client Finish Auth
- Client Chat Page
- Customizing Channel List
- Client Logout Implementation
- Server Logout Route
- Client New Conversation Page