Zephyr Chat App: Documentation
Built by: Daniel (17 years old), MERN + Next.js Stack Developer
Version: 1.0
Introduction
Zephyr is a feature-rich chat application built using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) and Next.js stacks. It offers a comprehensive suite of communication tools, including one-on-one and group chat, video calls, voice calls, status updates, and AI-powered features. Zephyr is highly customizable, allowing users to personalize their experience.
Features
One-on-One Chat: Send text messages, images, videos, and audio files to individual contacts. Group Chat: Create and participate in group chats with multiple users, sharing media and engaging in discussions. Video Calls: Initiate and join video calls with individual contacts or groups. Voice Calls: Make and receive voice calls with individual contacts or groups. Status Updates: Share text-based status updates with your contacts. AI-Powered Features: Zephyr integrates AI capabilities for enhanced communication and user experience. Customization: Users can personalize their chat interface with themes, colors, and settings.
Challenges I faced while building Zephyr: I use phone to code because I don’t have access to a good laptop. And the tech stack was Nextjs so I can’t test or preview the project.I’d have to deploy after making changes to view and make corrections. I later finished it in a month