This is a code repository for the corresponding YouTube video. In this tutorial we are going to build and deploy a real time chat application. Covered topics: React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and Socket.io.
This pull request implements a new feature that displays a "user is typing" indicator in the chat interface. The indicator informs users in the same chat room when someone is actively typing a message.
Changes Made:
On the server side, added a new event called "typing" to listen for changes in the message input field.
When a user starts typing, the server broadcasts the username of the typing user to all users in the same chat room.
On the client side, registered an event handler for the "typing" event.
Compared the received username with the current user's username.
Displayed the typing user's name at the infobar if the usernames don't match.
Implemented a setTimeout function to clear the typing indicator after a duration of 1 second.
Cleared any existing timeouts when a new "typing" event is received to prevent premature removal of the typing message.
Additional Details:
This feature enhances the user experience by providing real-time feedback when someone is typing in the chat room.
The implementation ensures that the typing indicator does not persist indefinitely by clearing it after a brief delay.
The user interface remains responsive to multiple typing events and handles them gracefully.
Testing:
Thoroughly tested the feature by simulating various scenarios, including multiple users typing simultaneously and rapid succession of typing events.
Verified that the typing indicator appears correctly for the relevant users and is cleared after the specified duration.
Ensured that the feature maintains consistency and gracefully handles edge cases such as users joining or leaving the chat room during typing events.
Thank you for considering this pull request. I am open to feedback and suggestions for further improvements.
Feature: User Is Typing Indicator
This pull request implements a new feature that displays a "user is typing" indicator in the chat interface. The indicator informs users in the same chat room when someone is actively typing a message.
Changes Made:
Additional Details:
Testing:
Thank you for considering this pull request. I am open to feedback and suggestions for further improvements.