nilanchalapanda / turbo-chat

A scalable chat application with tech stack of Next.js, Node.js, Redis, Postgre SQL, Kafka on Aiven, and Turbo Repo for monorepo.

TurboChat - Monolithic Chat Application

TurboChat is a highly scalable monolithic chat application built with cutting-edge technologies, including Turbo Repo for Monolithic architecture, Next.js v14, Redis, Aiven, Kafka, and PostGRE SQL. This project aims to replicate real-world chat applications, ensuring seamless communication across different servers.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Prerequisites
• Getting Started
  • Installation
  • Configuration
• Technologies Used
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Monolithic architecture for scalability
• Real-time chat using Kafka for messaging
• Redis for caching and quick data retrieval
• Aiven solutions for robust and reliable infrastructure
• PostGre SQL for persistent data storage
• Built with Next.js v14 for a modern and efficient front-end

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js
• Redis Insights - For GUI

Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/NilanchalaPanda/TURBO-CHAT.git

2. Change into the project directory:

   cd turbochat

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Configuration

1. Set up Aiven solutions:

   • Create an account on Aiven.
   • Set up the necessary services (Redis, Kafka, PostGre SQL) and obtain connection details.

2. Configure environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the project root and add the following:

    WILL UPDATE THIS SOON !!

3. Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

Technologies Used

• Turbo Repo - Monolithic architecture
• Next.js v14 - React framework
• Redis - In-memory data structure store
• Aiven - Managed cloud services
• Kafka - Distributed streaming platform
• Postgre SQL - Relational database system