Laravel Chat App Using Node Js And Web Sockets

Build Real-Time Messaging with Laravel, Node.js & WebSockets

What you'll learn

Build secure and scalable backend applications using Laravel, the most popular PHP framework.

Grasp the fundamentals of WebSockets for real-time communication.

Develop a fully functional real-time chat application with features like private messaging, online presence, typing indicators, message notifications, and more.

Explore how Node.js powers real-time systems.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and JavaScript

Some experience with PHP is helpful but not mandatory

Eagerness to build real-world, production-ready applications

Description

Unlock the power of real-time communication by building a modern chat application using Laravel, Node.js, and WebSockets. This hands-on course is perfect for developers who want to go beyond static web apps and dive into the world of real-time messaging, event broadcasting, and bi-directional communication.You'll start by building a secure RESTful API using Laravel, covering authentication, message handling, and user management. Then, you'll integrate a Node.js WebSocket server using SocketIO to enable real-time messaging features such as live chat, typing indicators, online presence, and instant notifications.Throughout the course, you'll learn how Laravel and Node.js can work together seamlessly—Laravel handles core business logic and data storage, while Node.js ensures fast, event-driven communication between clients. You’ll also learn to structure your app for scalability and performance using Redis and event broadcasting.By the end of the course, you'll have a fully functional real-time chat application that mimics the behavior of popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Slack. Whether you're building customer support systems, team collaboration tools, or social platforms, this course gives you the skills to bring your ideas to life.No prior experience with WebSockets is needed—just basic Laravel and JavaScript knowledge.Become a better programmer!!

Overview

Section 1: Laravel Chat App using Node JS and Web sockets

Lecture 1 Introduction/Demo

Lecture 2 Installation and authentication

Lecture 3 Setup view, show friends and show chat

Lecture 4 Creating a NodeJS Server

Lecture 5 Connect with socket and change user status

Lecture 6 Send message and save into database

Lecture 7 Handle Read/Unread Count

Lecture 8 Update unread count like WhatsApp

Lecture 9 Typing Indicator | Typing….

Lecture 10 Show Web Push Notification

Developers looking to build real-time features in web apps,Laravel or Node.js developers wanting to upskill,Students interested in chat apps, collaborative tools, or notification systems