Echo Hub Setup Guide

Overview

Echo Hub is a real-time communication platform built with the MERN stack. It provides users with secure messaging, personalized chat rooms, and contact management.

How to Run the App

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed on your machine.
• MongoDB installed locally or accessible remotely.

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the project directory in your terminal.

Backend Setup

1. Install backend dependencies: cd backend npm install

2. Set up environment variables:

• Create a .env file in the backend directory.
• Define the following variables:

  PORT=5000
  MONGODB_URI=YOUR_MONGODB_CONNECTION_STRING
  JWT_SECRET=YOUR_JWT_SECRET_KEY
  

3. Start the backend server: npm start

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate back to the project directory: cd ..

2. Install frontend dependencies: cd frontend npm install

3. Start the frontend development server: npm start

4. Access the Echo Hub application in your web browser at http://localhost:3000.