To develop a real-time chat application using Node.js that allows users to communicate with each other instantly.
To implement WebSocket technology to facilitate real-time communication between clients and the server.
To enhance the application with features such as user authentication, message encryption, and message notifications.
To deploy the application on a cloud server and ensure scalability and performance optimization.
To document the development process and provide clear and concise code documentation for future reference.
Set up a Node.js environment and initialize the project structure.
Implement WebSocket communication for real-time messaging.
Develop user authentication functionality using JWT tokens.
Encrypt messages using cryptographic algorithms to ensure security.
Implement message notifications to alert users of new messages.
Deploy the application on a cloud server, such as AWS or Heroku.
Optimize the application for scalability and performance.
Document the development process and provide code documentation for reference.
