TNC is a comprehensive, real-time communication platform designed for tech enthusiasts. It facilitates connection, discussion, and collaboration through dedicated chat rooms, providing a seamless experience across web and mobile interfaces.

This repository is organized as a monorepo containing the following components:

• Backend: A Node.js and Express 5 server managing business logic, data persistence with MongoDB, and real-time orchestration via Socket.io.
• Frontend: A high-performance web application built with React 19, Vite, and Tailwind CSS 4, featuring smooth GSAP animations.
• Mobile: A cross-platform mobile application developed with Expo and React Native.

• Cross-Platform Synchronization: Unified experience across web and mobile applications.
• Real-time Communication: Low-latency messaging in specialized chat rooms powered by WebSockets.
• Secure Authentication: Robust user management including registration, multi-method password recovery, and email verification.
• Content Management: Full CRUD capabilities for blog posts with markdown support and syntax highlighting.
• Project Showcase: A dedicated space for community members to share and explore technical projects.
• Push Notifications: Real-time updates delivered to mobile devices via Expo Notifications.
• Rich Media: Support for image sharing and code snippet distribution within chat environments.

• Node.js, Express 5, TypeScript
• MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
• Socket.io (WebSockets)
• AWS S3 (Blob Storage)
• Nodemailer (Communication)

• React 19, Vite, TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS 4
• GSAP & Lenis (Animations and Smooth Scrolling)
• Socket.io-client
• React Markdown

• Expo, React Native, TypeScript
• React Navigation
• Socket.io-client
• Async Storage (Local Persistence)

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• MongoDB instance (Local or Atlas)
• Expo Go app (for mobile development)

1. Initialize Backend:

   cd backend
   npm install
   # Configure .env based on .env.local
   npm run dev

2. Initialize Frontend:

   cd frontend
   npm install
   npm run dev

3. Initialize Mobile:

   cd tnc-mobile
   npm install
   npx expo start

For detailed configuration options and API documentation, please refer to the README files within each subdirectory.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add your feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature).
5. Open a Pull Request.