Project Title: Discord React Clone with ASP.NET Core 8.0 Backend

Demo

This project is a Discord-like messaging application that uses ASP.NET Core 8.0 as the backend, along with Docker Compose, Redis Cluster, Centrifugo WebSocket server, .NET Core Channels, and background workers. The frontend is built using the Discord React Clone project by Rafael Almeida.

Table of Contents

1. [Features]
2. [Prerequisites]
3. [Installation]
4. [Usage
5. [Contributing]
6. [License]

Features

• Real-time messaging using Centrifugo WebSocket server and .NET Core Channels
• Scalable architecture with Docker Compose and Redis Cluster
• Background workers for efficient task processing
• Modern, responsive frontend based on Discord React Clone project

Prerequisites

• Docker and Docker Compose installed
• Node.js and Yarn for frontend development
• ASP.NET Core 8.0 SDK for backend development
• Centrifugo installed

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/ismkdc/DiscordClone

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd DiscordClone

3. Build and start Docker containers:

docker compose up --build -d

4. Install frontend dependencies:

cd discord-react-clone yarn install

5. Start the frontend development server:

yarn start

Usage

1. Access the frontend application at http://localhost:3000/.
2. Register a new user or log in with an existing account.
3. Start chatting in real-time with other users.

Contributing

1. Fork the project.
2. Create your feature branch: git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name.
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m "Add some feature".
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/your-feature-name.
5. Create a new Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.