✨ Simran's Streamify — Chat & Video Calling Platform ✨

Welcome to Simran's Streamify, a full-stack real-time chat and video communication platform designed for modern-day language learners, professionals, and friends. 🚀

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🎯 Key Features

• 💬 Real-time Messaging with typing indicators and emoji reactions
• 📞 1-on-1 & Group Video Calls with screen sharing and recording
• 🔐 Secure JWT Authentication and protected routes
• 🎨 32 Unique UI Themes for user customization
• 📈 Powered by: React, Express, MongoDB, TailwindCSS, TanStack Query
• 🧠 Global state managed with Zustand
• ❌ Built-in Error Handling (frontend + backend)
• ☁️ Easily deployable and scalable
• 🌐 Inspired by real-world communication needs

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🧪 Environment Setup

Backend (/backend)

PORT=5001
MONGO_URI=your_mongo_uri
STEAM_API_KEY=your_steam_api_key
STEAM_API_SECRET=your_steam_api_secret
JWT_SECRET_KEY=your_jwt_secret
NODE_ENV=development

### Frontend (`/frontend`)

VITE_STREAM_API_KEY=your_stream_api_key

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## 🔧 Run the Backend

```bash
cd backend
npm install
npm run dev

💻 Run the Frontend

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev