designing a peer-to-peer, code-based chat app for friends, without user authentication — just a shared access code to join the same room.
CodeChat is a lightweight real-time web chat application that connects two users through a randomly generated code. Messages are deleted after 24 hours, making it perfect for personal and temporary use.
- 🔐 Code-based ephemeral chat rooms
- ⏲️ Messages auto-delete in 24 hours
- 🧑🤝🧑 No user authentication required
- 💻 Real-time messaging with Socket.IO
- ✍️ Typing indicators
- 🌗 Dark mode toggle
- 📱 QR code sharing for mobile-friendly join
| Frontend | Backend | Other |
|---|---|---|
| React + Vite | Express + Socket.IO | TailwindCSS |
| socket.io-client | Node.js | QRCode React |