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# Installation

1- Clone the repository: `git clone https://github.com/MoatazSalah306/chat_app.git`

2- Install dependencies: **Run** `composer install && npm install`

3- Set up the `.env` file: Copy `.env.example` to `.env` and configure database, broadcasting, and Pusher keys.

4- Run migrations: `php artisan migrate`

<mark style="color:blue;">**After you finish this setup**</mark>

Split three terminals in vs code or any other code editor.

**first terminal:** Run `npm run dev` for compiling your frontend assets.

**second terminal:** Run `php artisan serve` starts the Laravel development server.

**third terminal:** Run `php artisan queue:work` processes jobs from the queue to help you enjoy with real-time chatting.

**`!!!!!! Important to ensure that you're in light mode whether in your system or browser because the app doesn't support dark mode.`**


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