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Build and Implement a Real-Time Chat App with NodeJS

Build and Implement a Real-Time Chat App with NodeJS

Instructor: EDUCBA

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain real-time communication concepts and the role of Socket.IO in web applications.

  • Build a browser-based, multi-user chat application using NodeJS and Socket.IO.

  • Implement messaging, user management, and connection handling for real-time systems.

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February 2026

Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Build Real-World Node.js Applications and Projects Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to explain real-time communication concepts, configure a NodeJS development environment, construct a browser-based chat interface, and implement a fully functional multi-user real-time chat application using Socket.IO.

This hands-on case study guides learners through the complete lifecycle of building a real-time chat application with NodeJS. Starting from application planning and environment setup, the course progresses through server configuration, browser rendering, and user interface creation before moving into real-time, multi-user communication. Learners gain practical experience implementing Socket.IO for bidirectional messaging, broadcasting messages across users, managing usernames, and handling connection and disconnection events. The course emphasizes incremental development, allowing learners to clearly understand how each component contributes to the final solution. Unlike theory-heavy courses, this program focuses on practical implementation using a single, evolving codebase, reinforcing real-world development workflows. By completing this course, learners will not only understand how real-time systems work but also gain a reusable foundation they can extend with advanced features, improved user interfaces, or scalability enhancements in future projects.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of building a real-time chat application using NodeJS. It covers the conceptual overview of real-time communication, project environment setup, and essential server configuration. Learners will also implement basic server-to-browser rendering and design the initial chat user interface, establishing the foundational components required for real-time interaction.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videos•Total 31 minutes
  • Intro to Chat Application•3 minutes
  • Installation and Basic Setup•6 minutes
  • Rendering Output in the Browser•7 minutes
  • Chat form Creation Part 1•9 minutes
  • Chat form Creation Part 2•7 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
  • Application Overview and Environment Setup•10 minutes
  • Rendering and Chat Interface Creation•10 minutes
  • Graded - Application Foundations and User Interface Setup•30 minutes

This module focuses on implementing real-time, multi-user communication using Socket.IO. Learners will establish bidirectional client–server connections, broadcast messages across multiple users, and enhance message handling by associating usernames and managing connection lifecycle events. The module emphasizes scalable real-time communication patterns and clean, maintainable server-side code practices.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videos•Total 47 minutes
  • Chat with Multiple Users Part 1•9 minutes
  • Chat with Multiple Users Part 2•11 minutes
  • Chat with Multiple Users Part 3•13 minutes
  • Chat with Multiple Users Part 4.1•6 minutes
  • Chat with Multiple Users Part 4.2•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
  • Multi-User Chat Implementation – Initial Phase•10 minutes
  • Multi-User Chat Implementation – Advanced Phase•10 minutes
  • Graded - Real-Time Communication with Multiple Users•30 minutes

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