JavaScript

Introduction

In this task, you will learn how to create and configure a Client SDK Application and then code a web app that enables two users to send messages to each other.

First, you will create a Conversation and two Users. Then, you will authenticate these Users and add them to the Conversation as Members.

Finally, you will implement chat functionality in your application, including the ability to view and send messages and be notified when either party is currently typing.

The source code is available on GitHub.


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Creating a web-based chat app

Create a web application that enables users to message each other



Steps

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Introduction to this task
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Prerequisites
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Create a Nexmo Application
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Create a conversation
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Create the users
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Add users to the conversation
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Generate JWTs
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Create the UI
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Authenticate your users
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Fetch the conversation
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Show the message history
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Send a message
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Add typing indicators
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Run your application
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What's next?