How do I build an instant messaging platform?

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Abirami Elangovan · Accepted Answer

Building a chat application is complex as well as effortless. Seems confused? This is up to you. 
You can build a chat app from scratch or integrate chat API into an existing system to include instant messaging capabilities.

Building from scratch: Choose a technology stack for the backend and frontend with a Database. Followed by the programming language, choose the design architecture with message protocol and server infrastructure. Develop core features.

Cons: Requires high scale of time, dedicated resources, and investments.
Chat APIs and SDKs: Choose an API provider, obtain API credentials, integrate the API into your applications, handle user authentication and manage chat solutions.

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Alexander Samuel · Answer

Building instant messaging has different methods, either built from scratch or using chat APIs and SDKs to integrate into existing apps or websites. However, choosing between the two is based on your preference. Let me explain the pros and cons of two instant messaging development methods. From scratch: It requires a lot of investment of time, cost and effort. Also dedicated developers to work. But you can have complete access and control to add desired features whatever you want for your use case. Chat APIs & SDKs: Integrate with existing applications and websites through APIs to enable communication and collaboration capabilities. To have complete control over features and branding you can choose self-hosted chat APIs. The leading self-hosted API providers in the industry are: 1. mirrorFly.com 2. ApphiTect.ae 3. cometchat.com Find more information here if you’re interested: https://www.trustfirms.com/best-free-chat-apis-sdks

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Start by defining yours key features and target audience. Choose the right tech stack for scalability, and consider using existing APIs for  messaging like Firebase or WebSocket.

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Focus on the core functionalities first chat rooms, user profiles. and notifications. Use frameworks like React for the front end and Node.js for the back end. Ensure you have a solid plan for data security.

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Begin with a minimal viable product (MVP) to test core features and gather user feedback. Utilize cloud services for hosting and databases to handle messages efficiently.

How do I build an instant messaging platform?

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