nanoTwitter – Real-Time Microblogging App

nanoTwitter is a real-time microblogging platform inspired by Twitter, built using Next.js and Node.js with TypeScript.

The app includes user authentication, posting tweets, real-time chat via Socket.io, and a responsive UI designed for both desktop and mobile.

The backend is modular and scalable, with secure session handling, API routing, and clean socket integration to avoid tight coupling.

Key Features:

– User Registration & Login

– Create and view tweets in a live feed

– Real-time private messaging between users

– REST APIs with proper status codes and error handling

– Responsive frontend built with TailwindCSS

Tech Stack:

– Frontend: Next.js, TailwindCSS

– Backend: Node.js, Express, TypeScript, Socket.io

– Database: PostgreSQL

– Environment: Dockerized setup, Nginx-ready for deployment